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biodiverse

American  
[bahy-oh-duh-vers, -dahy-vers] / ˌbaɪ oʊ dəˈvərs, -daɪˈvərs /

adjective

  1. Ecology. characterized by biodiversity.


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The move seems especially poised to hit California, the most biodiverse state in the country, where more than 6,700 species are spread across mountains, forests, deserts and oceans.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

Beyond the legends, native mantises also play an important ecological role by serving as indicators of healthy, biodiverse ecosystems.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

AFP accompanied one of the park rangers on a tour of the reserve, home to the best-preserved dry forest in Colombia and some of its most biodiverse coral reefs.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

So the question is not only whether golf courses are particularly biodiverse, but whether or not it is wise to build on this type of land.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

It is one of the most biodiverse areas in the eastern U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

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