B2 verb Neutro

biodiversity

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜːr.sə.ti/

Biodiversity refers to the variety of all living things and their interactions, encompassing the different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms. It is often used to measure the health and stability of an ecosystem, with higher variety indicating a more resilient environment.

Exemplos

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1

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biodiversity
Adjetivo
biodiverse
Relacionado
biologist
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

Quiz rápido

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biodiversity

Exemplos

1

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

everyday

The local park has amazing biodiversity with dozens of different bird species.

2

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

formal

International treaties are essential to halt the global loss of biodiversity.

3

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

informal

I love hiking in this forest because the biodiversity is just incredible.

4

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

academic

Ecologists study biodiversity to understand how species loss affects ecosystem services.

5

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

business

Our corporate social responsibility strategy includes a commitment to protecting local biodiversity.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
biodiversity
Adjetivo
biodiverse
Relacionado
biologist

Colocações comuns

biodiversity loss biodiversity loss
rich biodiversity rich biodiversity
conserve biodiversity conserve biodiversity
biodiversity hotspot biodiversity hotspot
promote biodiversity promote biodiversity

Frases Comuns

loss of biodiversity

loss of biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

rich in biodiversity

protect biodiversity

protect biodiversity

Frequentemente confundido com

biodiversity vs ecosystem

An ecosystem is the system of interaction between organisms and their environment, while biodiversity is the variety of life within that system.

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used as an uncountable noun in environmental and scientific contexts. It is frequently paired with verbs like 'protect', 'conserve', or 'restore'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often try to use it as a verb or pluralize it as 'biodiversities', but it is generally treated as an uncountable concept.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'Bio' (life) + 'Diversity' (variety). It's simply the variety of life.

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Origem da palavra

Coined in the 1980s as a contraction of 'biological diversity'.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun used with singular verbs often follows adjectives like 'rich', 'unique', or 'global'
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Contexto cultural

The term is central to modern global environmental movements and international climate policy.

Quiz rápido

The construction of the new dam is a major threat to the river's ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: biodiversity

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A1

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