biodiversity
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biodiversity
The diversity of different biological species (animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms) in a particular habitat or across the entire Earth.
Der Schutz der Artenvielfalt ist eine der größten globalen Herausforderungen unserer Zeit.
Protecting biodiversity is one of the greatest global challenges of our time.
The word is made up of 'die Art' (species; plural 'die Arten') and 'die Vielfalt' (diversity). So it literally means the diversity of biological species.
Die Zerstörung der Regenwälder führt zu einem massiven Verlust der Artenvielfalt.
The destruction of rainforests leads to a massive loss of biodiversity.
'Artenvielfalt' (biodiversity) is often combined with verbs that express protection or threat. Typical phrases are 'die Artenvielfalt schützen' (to protect biodiversity), 'die Artenvielfalt erhalten' (to preserve biodiversity), or 'die Artenvielfalt bedrohen' (to threaten biodiversity).
Viele Organisationen setzen sich dafür ein, die bedrohte Artenvielfalt zu erhalten.
Many organizations are committed to preserving threatened biodiversity.
'Artenvielfalt' (biodiversity) is an uncountable noun and is almost always used in the singular. It often appears as the object in sentences about the environment, ecology, and nature conservation.
Der Klimawandel hat große Auswirkungen auf die globale Artenvielfalt.
Climate change has major effects on global biodiversity.
fauna
'Fauna' and 'Artenvielfalt' both belong to the topic of nature and living things. However, 'Fauna' refers only to the animal life of an area or time period. 'Artenvielfalt' means how many different species there are, and this can include animals, plants, fungi, and other living things. The words can be confused because both often appear in texts about nature, protected areas, or the environment. If you are talking about the animals themselves, 'Fauna' fits. If you want to emphasize the diversity of different species, 'Artenvielfalt' is more precise.
Die Lehrerin erklärt, warum die Artenvielfalt in alten Wäldern besonders groß ist.
The teacher explains why biodiversity is especially high in old forests.
Die Klasse lernt heute, welche Tiere zur Fauna des Regenwaldes gehören.
Today the class is learning which animals belong to the fauna of the rainforest.