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biodiversity

/ˌbaɪəʊˈdaɪvərˌsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does biodiversity mean?

noun

The variety of different plants, animals, and microorganisms that live in an ecosystem or on Earth as a whole. It is a measure of the complexity of ecosystems.

Example

"The conservation of biodiversity is crucial for maintaining the health of our planet."

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