Biodiversity Terms

noun A dense forest typically found in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall

• The rain forest is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
• I can't wait to explore the rain forest on our vacation!
• The rain forest is like nature's own jungle gym.
• Her mind was a dense rain forest of thoughts and ideas.

noun a word that refers to 'shifting baselines' which is a concept in ecology that describes the way in which each generation perceives the state of the environment based on the conditions they grew up with, leading to a gradual decline in environmental standa

• The concept of shifting baselines refers to the changing perception of what is considered normal in terms of environmental conditions over time.
• Shifting baselines can make it hard to notice gradual changes in the environment because we get used to them.
• Yo, have you noticed how our idea of what's normal in nature keeps shifting? It's like we're always playing catch-up.
• Just like how our taste in music evolves over time, shifting baselines can alter our perception of what is acceptable in the environment.

noun the scientific study of butterflies and moths

• The study of lepidoptery involves the observation and classification of butterflies and moths.
• I find lepidoptery fascinating because I love learning about butterflies and moths.
• My friend is really into lepidoptery, she's always chasing after butterflies with her net.
• Exploring the world of lepidoptery is like unraveling a beautiful tapestry of nature's wonders.