In the definition "'Spirit' means the animating principle of life" the species term is:
A) Animating principle of life.
B) Principle.
C) Life.
D) Animating.
E) Spirit.

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The species term is the main term being defined, which is "spirit." Therefore, the answer is E. The other words provide additional information about the species term but are not the species term itself.

In the Definition "'Spirit' Means the Animating Principle of Life