threatened species

[ thret-nd spee-sheez, spee-seez ]

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noun

, Biology, Ecology.

a plant or animal species generally perceived as likely, in the near future, to become endangered within all or much of its range:
The drainage of this wetland promises to leave us with a number of threatened species.
a plant or animal species that has been categorized by the IUCN Red List as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered:
In evaluating the conservation status of this threatened species, we must follow closely the population growth rate.

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Diamondback terrapin turtles are a threatened species in Massachusetts.

Not only did it allow development of a delicate habitat, but hunters could now hunt the threatened species from a helicopter.

She has fought for the preservation of wilderness, threatened species, and human dignity at home and around the world.

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