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biodiversity
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/
[/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/]
variety of life
Advancednoun
Definition
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth as a whole.
Example
Protecting the rainforest is essential for preserving the planet's remarkable biodiversity.
Protecting the rainforest is essential for preserving the planet's remarkable biodiversity.
Etymology
A blend of 'biological' and 'diversity', popularized in the 1980s.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in ecology, conservation, and environmental policy.