richness
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3.5
- noun
- /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
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- The richness of the wetlands contributes to the vibrant ecosystem found in the area.
- species richness
- plant species richness
- richness and diversity
Examples
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Once there is no richness in soil, then you have forsaken the planet in many ways.
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Indeed, the U.S. Endangered Species Act states that maintenance of species richness is a societal goal.
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One is that the relationship is more clearly seen if species richness is the measure of diversity.
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Regarding ideal levels of species richness, the data are few and unclear.
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Such plant species richness is mirrored in animal life.
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The essays reveal not a single or simple answer to these questions, but a richness of possibilities.
Academic text (1990) -
The requirement to maintain species richness sets the most stringent limits on many forms of land use.
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Many mechanisms reduce the spread of disease in agricultural systems with greater varietal and species richness.
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Diversity in one compartment causes diversity in the other, so that biotic richness is correlated between aboveground and belowground compartments.
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The richness of the soil supports a wide variety of plants and flowers in the garden.
Synonyms
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3.6
Soil or land that can grow many healthy plants
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4.4
A rich, full look of plants or fabrics that pleases the senses
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A very rich, full appearance that pleases the senses
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A rich area full of healthy plants
Very strong plant growth that covers the ground quickly
A quality of producing many things, like books or fruit
A rich green covering of plants on land
Antonyms
How Fertile
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Richness comes from an old English and German root rich, meaning 'wealthy' or 'powerful'. People used the idea of being 'rich' for land that gives a lot, so the richness of soil means it helps strong, healthy growth.