BIODIVERSITY Definition & Meaning

biodiversity

[bahy-oh-di-vur-si-tee, ‑dahy‑]

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noun

biological diversity among and within plant and animal species in an environment.
Coral reefs are not just havens for marine biodiversity, they also underpin the economies of many coastal communities.
Spiraling extinctions will continue diminishing biodiversity for hundreds of years.

biodiversity

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noun

the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species in their natural environments, which is the aim of conservationists concerned about the indiscriminate destruction of rainforests and other habitats

biodiversity

The number, variety, and genetic variation of different organisms found within a specified geographic region.

biodiversity

A term that describes the number of different species that live within a particular ecosystem.

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The preservation of biodiversity is considered by environmentalists to be a major goal of environmental policy.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of biodiversity¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1985–90; bio(logical) ( def. ) + diversity ( def. )

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"This is the global epicenter of marine biodiversity," he told BBC News.

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In 2024, key negotiations on biodiversity, plastics and climate collapsed or concluded with limited progress.

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Kerala's coastal stretch is rich in biodiversity and the state is also an important tourist destination.

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"I think it's madness to launch predatory economic action that will disrupt the deep seabed, disrupt biodiversity, destroy it."

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It is one of the biggest funding offers for oceans work and will mean CoralVita can scale up and accelerate its restoration projects to help preserve the ocean's biodiversity.

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