specimen
//ˈspɛsɪmən//
Noun
specimenSingular
specimensPlural
1
An individual animal, plant, piece of mineral, or other item used as an example of its species or type for scientific study or display.
The museum has a rare specimen of a butterfly from South America.
2
A sample of a substance or material for examination or testing.
The doctor collected a blood specimen for testing.
3
An example of something, especially a person or animal, regarded as typical of its class or group.
He is a fine specimen of an athlete.