biodiversity

UK /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ US /ˌbaɪoʊdəˈvɚsəti/

noun 1

Definitions

noun

The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

A drop in global biodiversity is putting our ability to produce food at risk, a new United Nations report warns.

ADJ.

accelerating, declining, global, impressive, living, massive, north, responsible

The rainforest's impressive biodiversity makes it one of Earth's most valuable ecosystems.

VERB + BIODIVERSITY

drop, hit, hurt, range, talk

Climate change will hurt biodiversity in tropical rainforests around the world.

BIODIVERSITY + NOUN

brazil, crisis, home, life, sanctuary

The Amazon rainforest is a biodiversity hotspot that shelters millions of species.

PREP.

about, in, in, through

We need to learn more about biodiversity to protect endangered species.

ADV.

also, permanently, rapidly

Human habitats are being destroyed rapidly, threatening biodiversity across the planet.

A drop in global biodiversity is putting our ability to produce food at risk, a new United Nations report warns.

Wiktionary

Biodiversity continues to decline each year.

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We have little time to deal with the issues of climate, energy and biodiversity.

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Biodiversity is declining rapidly throughout the world.

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We are living through a biodiversity crisis.

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A biodiversity sanctuary in Brazil called The Pantanal is threatened by deforestation.

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