Distinct kind (7)

I believe the answer is:

species

(Other definitions for species that I've seen before include "Biological grouping" , "Group of organisms" , "Category" , "Taxonomic group capable of interbreeding" , "Kind of creature" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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