biodiversity

noun

bio·di·ver·si·ty ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-də-ˈvər-sə-tē How to pronounce biodiversity (audio)

-dī-

: biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals

biodiverse

ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-dī-ˈvərs How to pronounce biodiversity (audio)

-də-

adjective

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Biodiversity may become the rallying call for the next decade, wrote David Wake in the journal Science in 1989. Indeed, biodiversity is a word you're likely to encounter in writing about ecology and the environment today. But when Wake used it, "biodiversity" was still a relatively new addition to the English language, having first appeared in writing in the mid-1980s. Of course, the roots of biodiversity are much older. It evolved from a commingling of the descendants of the Greek noun bios, which means "mode of life," and the Latin verb divertere, which means "to turn aside" or "to go different ways."

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Recent Examples on the Web A few years ago, Dyson was part of another team that discovered several novel species of Streptomyces in the Boho Highlands in Northern Ireland, an area known for its biodiversity.

Wired, 22 July 2022 Peddocks Island is celebrated for its biodiversity.

Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 But there are expanses of ocean today devoid of their former biodiversity.

New York Times, 23 June 2022 Leonardo supports our vision and commitment to create the most sustainable, organic champagne and heavily focus on preserving our land and our biodiversity.

Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 The picture showcases Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and its biodiversity in a fun and pacy presentation aimed at tween audiences.

Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 June 2022 Families live in oblong homes situated on the banks of the Bobonaza River, in an area notable for its abundant biodiversity.

Víctor Bastidas, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Its biodiversity extends far beyond its most famous inhabitants, however; almost 350 bird species and around 220 butterfly species can be found within its 331-square-kilometer expanse.

Joe Minihane, CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Pacheco celebrates their biodiversity on his menus.

Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	biodiversity
释义	biodiversity noun bio·di·ver·si·ty ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-də-ˈvər-sə-tē -dī- : biological diversity in an environment as indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals biodiverse ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-dī-ˈvərs -də- adjective Did you know? Biodiversity may become the rallying call for the next decade, wrote David Wake in the journal Science in 1989. Indeed, biodiversity is a word you're likely to encounter in writing about ecology and the environment today. But when Wake used it, "biodiversity" was still a relatively new addition to the English language, having first appeared in writing in the mid-1980s. Of course, the roots of biodiversity are much older. It evolved from a commingling of the descendants of the Greek noun bios, which means "mode of life," and the Latin verb divertere, which means "to turn aside" or "to go different ways." Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web A few years ago, Dyson was part of another team that discovered several novel species of Streptomyces in the Boho Highlands in Northern Ireland, an area known for its biodiversity. Wired, 22 July 2022 Peddocks Island is celebrated for its biodiversity. Cheryl Maguire, Washington Post, 22 July 2022 But there are expanses of ocean today devoid of their former biodiversity. New York Times, 23 June 2022 Leonardo supports our vision and commitment to create the most sustainable, organic champagne and heavily focus on preserving our land and our biodiversity. Peter Mikelbank, PEOPLE.com, 16 June 2022 The picture showcases Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and its biodiversity in a fun and pacy presentation aimed at tween audiences. Patrick Frater, Variety, 14 June 2022 Families live in oblong homes situated on the banks of the Bobonaza River, in an area notable for its abundant biodiversity. Víctor Bastidas, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2022 Its biodiversity extends far beyond its most famous inhabitants, however; almost 350 bird species and around 220 butterfly species can be found within its 331-square-kilometer expanse. Joe Minihane, CNN, 24 Mar. 2022 Pacheco celebrates their biodiversity on his menus. Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology bio- + diversity First Known Use 1985, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition biodiversity noun bio·di·ver·si·ty ˌbī-ō-də-ˈvər-sə-tē -dī- : the existence of many different kinds of plants and animals in an environment
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biodiversity

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