Definition of Endangered species

1. Noun. A species whose numbers are so small that the species is at risk of extinction.

Specialized synonyms: Australian Lungfish, Neoceratodus Forsteri, Queensland Lungfish
Generic synonyms: Species

Definition of Endangered species

1. Noun. A species which is in danger of becoming extinct. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Endangered species

1. Any species which is in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of its range. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Endangered Species

endamaged
endamagement
endamagements
endamages
endamaging
endameba
endamebae
endamebas
endamebic
endamnified
endamnify
endamoebae
endamoebas
endanger
endangered
endangered species (current term)
endangeredness
endangerest
endangereth
endangering
endangerment
endangerments
endangers
endangiitis
endangiitis obliterans
endaortitis
endarch
endarchies
endarchy
endark

Literary usage of Endangered species

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. OECD Environmental Performance Reviews by Lorents G. (FRW) Lorentsen, OECD Staff (2004)
"8.4 endangered species ... Statutory Order concerning Protection of Endangered Species, together with relevant regulations in the Environmental Code, ..."

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