collocation (noun phrase) · academic
genetic diversity
UK/dʒəˈnɛtɪk daɪˈvɜːsɪti/US/dʒəˈnɛtɪk daɪˈvɜːrsɪti/ge·NET·ic di·VER·si·ty
the variety of genes within a species or population, which helps survival and adaptation
Examples
“Small, isolated populations often show low genetic diversity, making them vulnerable to disease.”
“Conservation breeding can help maintain genetic diversity.”
“Monoculture farming reduces genetic diversity in crops.”
Band 8 sentence
“Protecting large, connected populations is essential for maintaining genetic diversity and long-term species resilience.”
Collocations
- maintain genetic diversity
- reduce genetic diversity
Word family
Common mistakes
genetic diversities→genetic diversity
diversity of genes→genetic diversity
Say it for a higher band
5variety of genes→6genetic variation→7+genetic diversity
Synonyms
gene pool variety
Easily confused
species diversity
“A rainforest has high species diversity, but each species may still have low genetic diversity.”
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