biodiversity
/ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsəti/
noun
- The variety of different plants, animals, and other living things in a particular area or on Earth as a whole.
- Protecting biodiversity helps keep ecosystems healthy and stable.
- Scientists study biodiversity to understand how species depend on each other.
- The Amazon rainforest is known for its incredible biodiversity.
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