Species diversity
- Pronunciation
- /SPEE-sheez di-VUR-si-tee/
- Category
- Ecology
- Plural
- Species diversities
Definition
The variety of species within a particular ecosystem or habitat.
Etymology
From the Latin 'species' meaning 'kind' or 'type' and 'diversity' meaning 'variety'.
Example
The species diversity of a rainforest is high due to its diverse habitat conditions.
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Usage Notes
Species diversity can be measured by the number of different species present, as well as their relative abundance.