De bedreigde soort
Example: De bedreigde soorten hebben extra bescherming nodig in het bos.
Definition
"De bedreigde soort" refers to species that are at risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, environmental changes, or human activity. These species require special protection and conservation efforts to prevent their disappearance from the natural world.
Etymology
The phrase "de bedreigde soort" is Dutch, where "bedreigde" means 'threatened' or 'endangered,' and "soort" means 'species.' The term directly describes species facing threats to their survival. Did you know? The word "bedreigde" comes from the verb "bedreigen," meaning 'to threaten,' which traces back to Middle Dutch, reflecting the ongoing concern for nature's vulnerable inhabitants.
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"De bedreigde soort" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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