biodiversity
English meaning: Biodiversity
English Definition
(English)Biodiversity encompasses the totality of life on Earth: the diversity within species (genetic), between species, and of ecosystems. It supports ecological services — clean air, water purification, pollination, climate regulation — that underpin all human life and economy.
English Definition
The variety of life on Earth at all its levels — from genes to ecosystems — encompassing species richness, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity. India is one of 17 megadiverse countries, home to 7-8% of all recorded species.
Example
“The Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas are two of India's biodiversity hotspots, recognised for their exceptional concentration of endemic species.”
In English: “India has two major global biodiversity hotspots — the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.”
Synonyms
- species richness
- ecological diversity
Antonyms / Opposites
- monoculture
- extinction
- biodiversity loss
Literary Heritage
“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.”
“I believe a leaf of grass is no less than the journey-work of the stars.”
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Language information
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- English
- English
- Script
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- Family
- Indo-European
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