Environment
biodiversity
noun
Definition
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
In a sentence
“Scientists warn that loss of biodiversity threatens ecosystem stability.”
Synonyms
variety of speciesecological richness
Common collocations
- protect biodiversity
- loss of biodiversity
- marine biodiversity
More from Environment
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.
emissions
noun
Gases or substances discharged into the atmosphere from industrial processes.