also bio-diversity, "the range of variety in the living organisms of a given area," by 1988, from bio- + diversity.
a high level of biodiversity is desirable
biochemistry
biocide
bioclimatology
biodegradable
biodiesel
biodiversity
bioethics
biofeedback
biofuel
biogen
biogenesis
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