C1nounenvironmentnature
US/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/
UK/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
the variety of plants and animals living in a particular place or in the world
In context
Vietnam's limestone forests are famous for their rich biodiversity.
Planting a single crop over huge areas reduces biodiversity.
Nearly every country has promised to protect thirty percent of its land for biodiversity.
Words that go with biodiversity
noun + preposition
- loss of biodiversityThe loss of biodiversity threatens food security around the world.
noun + noun
- biodiversity lossClimate change and biodiversity loss are closely linked.
- biodiversity hotspotMadagascar is one of the world's best-known biodiversity hotspots.
verb + noun
- protect biodiversityLocal communities play a key role in protecting biodiversity.
adjective + noun
- rich biodiversityCuc Phuong National Park is known for its rich biodiversity.
- marine biodiversityOverfishing is a major threat to marine biodiversity.