die Tierart
Translation
animal species
Examples
Es gibt viele verschiedene Tierarten im Dschungel.
There are many different animal species in the jungle.
Diese Tierart ist vom Aussterben bedroht.
This animal species is threatened with extinction.
Grammar Patterns
an endangered animal species ((eine bedrohte Tierart)) This animal species is threatened with extinction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Spezies (species)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tier' (animal) + 'Art' (species or type). It literally means 'animal type'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Tier' is animal, 'Art' is art or type. So it's the 'art' of being a specific animal type.