For Biological Diversity we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Agriculture, Forestry, Geography and Hunting.

Biological Diversity (Agriculture)

(wildlife science) Richness and abundance of species, and variety of natural communities. Both the number of species and the number of individuals within each species are important in considering the extent of biological diversity in an area. Also referred to as biodiversity.

Biological Diversity (Forestry)

The variety of life forms in a given area. Diversity can be categorized in terms of the number of species, the variety in the area's plant and animal communities, the genetic variability of the animals, or a combination of these elements.

Biological Diversity (Geography)

A concept recognizing the variety of life forms in an area of the Earth and the ecological interdependence of these life forms.

Biological Diversity (Hunting)

The number and abundance of species found within a common environment. This includes the variety of genes, species, ecosystems, and the ecological processes that connect everything in a common environment.

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