06:57 Jan 11 

Good morning Denise,

I certainly did not wish to seem harsh. Sorry that it might appear that way. However your post did not give any clues as to which sources you might already have tried, nor did you indicate that you were aware that the normal term would be 'species' and that you had doubts about it being right here for X reason. No wish to castignate! You are more likely to attract useful answers if this sort of information is given. Suggestions are likely to be more focused if they can take into account ideas that you may have had, even if it boils down to confirming those, which happens often in fact. Useful suggestions come about if we can get into how you are thinking; ideas you may have or have discarded help. 8-)

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02:34 Jan 11 

I, certainly, have answered questions on this site which could have been researched without much effort - and it is a rare thing for me to throw something out like this. But haven't ever observed such castigation about an "apparently" obvious answer.
I was looking for a shortcut, I can't deny it. For reasons which I shan't go into here. But it has failed. I am not at all certain that "species" is the correct translation here - if I had been then I obviously would not have posted one of my very rare queries. But perhaps it is - I shall research further tomorrow.
Thank you for your comments. I'm sorry that I appear to have invited them. Incidentally, finding the names of various species is an absolute doddle. You look them up in the language in question, find the Latin name and bob's your uncle...
However, I'm very glad that the days of having to rely on a dictionary are over.
Best regards
Denise

00:47 Jan 11 

When posting a question, it is expected that classic sources be consulted, indeed exhausted beforehand. If none of those sources come up trumps or there are doubts because of a particular context, then posting makes sense. I cannot see a special use of your term here. Further, you have not indicated which sources you have consulted and which have failed to give satisfaction. If you had not already done so, consulting a dictionary would have been a good idea - and taken you less time than typing out your question!
However, I could understand the names of various species being a little more problematic.