candidate species
noun
any plant or animal species that is a candidate for designation as an endangered species or threatened species.
Words nearby candidate species
candicidin,
candid,
candid camera,
candida,
candidate,
candidate species,
candide,
candidemia,
candidiasis,
candied,
candiot
Scientific definitions for candidate species
candidate species
[ kăn′dĭ-dāt′ ]
A plant or animal species that is classified by a government agency as a candidate for possible listing as an endangered or threatened species.