Definition

Having a variety of different species in a particular environment or ecosystem.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is known for its biodiverse ecosystem, home to thousands of plant and animal species.

Conversation

Did you know that the Amazon rainforest is incredibly biodiverse?

Yeah, I've heard it has so many different species of plants and animals.

Exactly! It's amazing how a single area can support such a biodiverse ecosystem.

I hope we can protect it for future generations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biodiverse → It is formed from "bio-" (from Greek "bios", meaning life) and "diverse" (from Latin "diversus", meaning different or varied). The word "biodiverse" refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Memory Tip

Think of 'life' ('bio-') being 'varied' ('diverse') — that's what biodiverse means, a rich variety of life.

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