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biodiversity
Biodiversity refers to the complexity of interactions among life forms and the environment, expanding conceptually on terms like ecosystem. The term has also taken on a strategic value as biologists and ecologists seek to influence policy by acting as spokespeople for nature and its values in planning and policy This campaign, and the varying views of contemporary American scientists from Rachel Carson to E.O. Wilson, are collected and explored in David Takacs’ The Idea of Biodiversity.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Culture
- Category: American culture
- Company: Routledge
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