Meaning of the word "biological diversity" in English

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biological diversity

US /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑː.dʒɪ.kəl daɪˈvɜː.sə.t̬i/
UK /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/

Noun

the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, from genes to ecosystems, and the ecological and evolutionary processes that sustain it

Example:
Protecting biological diversity is crucial for the health of our planet.
Loss of habitat is a major threat to biological diversity.