De biodiversiteit
Example: Het behoud van de biodiversiteit is essentieel voor onze planeet.
Definition
"De biodiversiteit" refers to the variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, region, or the entire planet. It encompasses the diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, which is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting life on Earth.
Etymology
The term "de biodiversiteit" comes from the Dutch word 'biodiversiteit', a combination of 'bio-' meaning life, and 'diversiteit' meaning diversity. It was adapted from the English word 'biodiversity', which gained popularity in the late 20th century to emphasize the importance of biological variety for environmental health.
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"De biodiversiteit" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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