WordValebiodiversity
the variety of living things in a habitat
In more detail
the existence of many different types of plants and animals in a particular area or in the world as a whole
Examples
- The rainforest has incredible biodiversity, with thousands of species living there.
- Protecting biodiversity is important for maintaining healthy ecosystems.
How to use biodiversity
Biodiversity is used primarily in scientific, environmental, and policy contexts to refer to the variety of life at multiple levels—species, genetic, and ecosystem. It is a technical term that has become common in discussions of climate change, environmental protection, and sustainability. Unlike casual synonyms like 'variety', biodiversity carries specific scientific weight.
Common phrases
- biodiversity loss
- biodiversity conservation
- biodiversity hotspot
- rich biodiversity
- protect biodiversity
- biodiversity assessment
Synonyms
biological diversity · species diversity · faunal and floral variety · ecological richness
Word family
biodiversity (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes treat biodiversity as a countable noun (e.g., 'a biodiversity') or use it interchangeably with 'nature' or 'wildlife', though it has a precise technical meaning referring to measurable biological variety.
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