👉 The term "semi-extinct" is a scientific term that refers to an organism or species that has not yet reached its full evolutionary stage and therefore cannot be considered extinct. It is often used in the context of paleontology, where it describes organisms that are still capable of reproducing but have not yet evolved into fully adult forms. The term "semi-extinct" can also refer to a particular group of organisms that are currently living but do not meet the criteria for being classified as extant or