A Species

1. Type or kind. 
   1. A group of plants or animals having similar appearance.
   2. (taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below genus and above subspecies; a taxon at that rank.
   3. (mineralogy) A mineral with a unique chemical formula whose crystals belong to a unique crystallographic system.
2. An image, an appearance, a spectacle.
   1. (obsolete) The image of something cast on a surface, or reflected from a surface, or refracted through a lens or telescope; a reflection.
   2. Visible or perceptible presentation; appearance; something perceived.
   3. A public spectacle or exhibition.
3. (Christianity) Either of the two elements of the Eucharist after they have been consecrated.
4. Coin, or coined silver, gold, or other metal, used as a circulating medium; specie.
5. A component part of compoundmedicine; a simple.
6. An officinal mixture or compound powder of any kind; especially, one used for making an aromatic tea or tisane; a tea mixture.

Usage notes

• specie is a separate word that means coin money, not the singular version of species.
• (biology, taxonomy, rank in the classification of organisms)