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Biodiversity

Variety and variability of life forms.

biological diversity

The variety and variability of life forms within a given species, ecosystem, or planet. It encompasses the diversity of genes, species, and ecosystems, reflecting the complexity of natural systems.

Etymology

Biodiversity is derived from 'bio' (life) and 'diversity' (variety).

Explain Like I’m 5

Biodiversity means all the different kinds of living things – plants, animals, and even tiny bacteria – that live together on Earth.

Fun Facts

The Amazon rainforest contains about 10% of the world's known species
Coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots, supporting a quarter of all marine life
There are estimated to be millions of species yet undiscovered

FAQ

What is biodiversity? It refers to the variety of life on Earth
Why is it important? Biodiversity provides essential resources like food, medicine, and clean water
What threatens biodiversity? Habitat loss, climate change, and pollution are major threats

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Life Ecology

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Genetic diversity Species diversity Ecosystem diversity

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Ecosystem Planet

Indexes

ecological environmental process natural biodiversity

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