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biodiversity Definition

bio·di·ver·sity (-də vʉrsə tē, -dī-)

noun

diversity, or variety, in the living things in a particular area, region, etc. at a particular time

biodiversity Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • conserve: This will be a 25 year vision to conserve biodiversity for the people of Scotland.
  • enhance: Developing school grounds provides an opportunity to enhance biodiversity on a local scale.
  • preserve: The loss of species is of major concern to those committed to preserving biodiversity.
  • threaten: However, due to human impacts, the rate of climate change is now thought to be too great and seriously threatens Biodiversity.
  • protect: Let the fields of Gujarat become an opportunity for creating national policies and laws that protect biodiversity and farmers rights.
  • restore: They have restored biodiversity at the former open cast coal mine at Bleak House.

Adjective modifier

  • marine: During the second week, students are based on Praslin, where they study aspects of geology, marine biodiversity and ecotourism.
  • agricultural: Higher biodiversity Maintaining agricultural biodiversity is vital to ensuring long-term food security.
  • terrestrial: Terrestrial biodiversity is enhanced throughout the isle because of the influence of the sea.
  • rich: The seas around northwest Europe support an exceptionally wide range of seabed habitats and rich biodiversity.

Preposition: on

  • farmland: The Group was formed in April 2000 and is committed to maintaining and enhancing biodiversity on farmland in the North East.

Modifies a noun

  • conservation: Biodiversity conservation should be integrated into all business management systems.
  • hotspot: Madagascar is seen by many conservationists as the single most important biodiversity hotspot in the world.
  • indicator: We are also playing a key role at a regional level, including coordinating work for the regional development agency on biodiversity indicators.
  • loss: Measuring progress in halting biodiversity loss - Jun 02, 2006 The EEA launched its latest report on biodiversity on 30 May.
  • informatic: GRID systems ) offer considerable promise for biodiversity informatics.
  • action: Regional biodiversity action plans are being produced by a number of partnerships.

Preposition: of

  • farmland: GRASSLAND AND ARABLE Issue: poor biodiversity of farmland Action: maintain and improve field boundaries especially hedgerows - where these occur.
  • flora: Pesticides, of various types, have side effects on many non-target organisms which can reduce the biodiversity of soil flora and fauna.

Noun used with modifier

  • farmland: English Nature fear more intensive weed control will simply make matters worse for farmland biodiversity, which are the most at risk.