Meaning Of The Word Extant species

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Extant species Meaning

Extant species Definition
Extant species Definition

What's The Definition Of Extant species?

extant
any of the taxonomic groups into which a genus is divided, the members of which are capable of interbreeding: often containing subspecies, varieties, or races. A species is designated in italics by the genus name followed by the specific name, for example
still in existence; surviving [...]
adjective: If something is extant, it is still in existence, in spite of being very old.

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