biodiversification

American  

[bahy-oh-di-vur-suh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˌvɜr sə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the process by which the diversity of plants or animals develops or is increased within a particular region or group of organisms.

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Other Word Forms

• biodiversified adjective

Example Sentences

Spang further points out: "Insights into the role of both ancient and extant microbes in nutrient cycling can help to better understand and predict future biodiversification in a changing environment, including climate warming."

From Science Daily • Nov. 21, 2023

The newfound fossils also offer an unparalleled glimpse into a dynamic chapter of evolution called the great Ordovician biodiversification event.

From Scientific American • May 10, 2023

He wants to see global evidence for extraterrestrial dust, alongside signals for cooling and biodiversification.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 18, 2019

In addition, the creature dates back to the Ordovician period, a time of intense biodiversification that followed the Cambrian, meaning these animals existed for 30 million years longer than previously realized.

From US News • May 27, 2011

It was followed by the "great Ordovician biodiversification event" when the number of marine animal groups increased exponentially over a period of 25 million years.

From BBC • May 13, 2010