De biodiversiteitsverlies
Example: De biodiversiteitsverlies bedreigt veel ecosystemen wereldwijd.
Definition
"De biodiversiteitsverlies" refers to the loss of biological diversity, meaning the decline in the variety and abundance of species, ecosystems, and genetic resources. This loss threatens many ecosystems worldwide by reducing their resilience, functionality, and ability to provide essential services.
Etymology
The term "de biodiversiteitsverlies" comes from Dutch, combining "biodiversiteit" (biodiversity) with "verlies" (loss). "Biodiversiteit" itself is a compound of the Greek-derived prefix "bio-" meaning life, and "diversiteit" meaning diversity. The phrase succinctly describes the environmental issue of decreasing variety in living organisms.
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"De biodiversiteitsverlies" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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