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Biodiversity

/ˌbaɪə(ʊ)daɪˈvɜːsɪti/ · noun

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

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What does biodiversity mean?

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

What is a synonym for biodiversity?

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What is the opposite of biodiversity?

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How do you use biodiversity in a sentence?

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

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