noun

biodiversity

biodiversity

We must protect the rainforest's biodiversity.

We must protect the rainforest's biodiversity.

Loss of biodiversity is a major concern.

Loss of biodiversity is a major concern.

the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem We must protect the rainforest's biodiversity.

Synonyms: ecosystem diversity, variety of life

From 'bio-' (life) + 'diversity' (variety). It means 'the variety of life'.

Picture a 'bio' (life) 'diversity' (variety) show, with all kinds of plants and animals on display.

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