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endangered species
A species of animal or plant that is seriously at risk of extinction.
絶滅危惧種 is the official term used in conservation biology.
WORD FORMATION:
絶滅 (extinction) + 危惧 (fear, concern) + 種 (species) = 絶滅危惧種
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 絶滅危惧種に指定する - to designate as endangered
- 絶滅危惧種を保護する - to protect endangered species
- 絶滅危惧種リスト - endangered species list (Red List)
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RELATED TERMS:
- 絶滅 - extinction
- レッドリスト - Red List