Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms found in a given area or on Earth. It encompasses the diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems.
Related terms
Ecosystem: An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with their non-living environment. (e.g., a forest or coral reef)
Species: A species is a group of similar organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.