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biodiversity
The variety of life on Earth or in a particular habitat, including diversity within species, between species, and the diversity of ecosystems.
Der Schutz der tropischen Regenwälder ist entscheidend für den Erhalt der globalen Biodiversität.
Protecting tropical rainforests is crucial for preserving global biodiversity.
The word is a compound of the prefix 'Bio-', which stands for 'life', and the word 'Diversität' (diversity), which means 'variety'. So it literally means 'Vielfalt des Lebens' (variety of life).
Jede Art trägt zur Biodiversität unseres Planeten bei.
Every species contributes to the biodiversity of our planet.
Common verbs used in connection with Biodiversität (biodiversity) are 'erhalten' (preserve), 'schützen' (protect), or 'fördern' (promote). A very common expression is also 'der Verlust der Biodiversität' (the loss of biodiversity).
Neue Umweltgesetze sollen die Biodiversität schützen.
New environmental laws are meant to protect biodiversity.
Although 'Biodiversität' (biodiversity) is a scientific technical term, it is now very commonly used in the media and in everyday conversations about the environment and nature.
In der Schule haben wir über die Bedeutung der Biodiversität für den Menschen gesprochen.
At school, we talked about the importance of biodiversity for humans.
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 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.
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.
