Die Biodiversität
Example: Die Biodiversität in diesem Wald ist für das Ökosystem wichtig.
Definition
"Die Biodiversität" refers to the variety and variability of all living organisms within a particular ecosystem, region, or the entire Earth. It includes the diversity of species, genetic differences, and the ecosystems they form, playing a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and health.
Etymology
The word "die Biodiversität" comes from the combination of the Greek prefix 'bio-' meaning life, and the Latin 'diversitas,' meaning variety or difference. It was adopted into German from the English term 'biodiversity,' which itself emerged in the late 20th century to highlight the importance of biological variety in nature.
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"Die Biodiversität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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