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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.
biodiversity
Artenvielfalt refers to the variety of different animal, plant, and other biological species. Biodiversität is broader and additionally includes diversity within species and the diversity of ecosystems. When only different species are meant, Artenvielfalt is the appropriate term; for all levels of life, use Biodiversität.
Die Forschenden zählen die Pflanzen- und Tierarten im Wald, um seine Artenvielfalt zu untersuchen.
The researchers are counting the plant and animal species in the forest to study its species diversity.
Die Forschenden untersuchen Arten, genetische Unterschiede und Lebensräume im Wald, um seine Biodiversität zu erfassen.
The researchers are studying species, genetic differences, and habitats in the forest to assess its biodiversity.
