species-rich
Many organisms present
Species-rich describes an environment or ecosystem containing a high diversity of different species: species-rich tropical rainforests, a species-rich coral reef.
The term appears in ecological and conservation contexts, often contrasting with degraded or monoculture landscapes.
A species-rich habitat typically indicates ecological health.
Abundantly full of
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- diverseOf many types
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
- lushRichly abundant in growth
bountiful · luxuriant · thriving · profuse · multitude · exuberant · vibrant · dense
Native to one area
- floraPlants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
- habitatsNative dwelling places
- indigenousOriginating in a region
biota · phylogenetic · divergence · variation · genetic diversity · rarity · taxonomy · evolution
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
- mangrovesSalt-water coastal trees
- savannaTropical grassland, sparse trees
grassland · woodland · marine · aquatic · terrestrial · ecotone · biome · tropical
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- protectedKept from harm
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- reserveSupply kept back
refuge · preservation · extinction · reintroduction · stewardship · sustainable · corridor · national park
teeming
Abundantly full of
- flourishingProspering vigorously
- diverseOf many types
- prolificProducing abundantly and often
lush · bountiful · luxuriant · thriving · profuse · multitude · exuberant · vibrant · dense · productive
endemic
Native to one area
indigenous · biota · phylogenetic · divergence · variation · genetic diversity · rarity · taxonomy · evolution · niche
rainforest
Wet tropical woodland ecosystem
- coral reefCalcium carbonate marine ecosystem
- wetlandsWater-saturated terrain
- mangrovesSalt-water coastal trees
savanna · grassland · woodland · marine · aquatic · terrestrial · ecotone · biome · tropical · temperate
endangered
At risk of extinction
- threatenedExpressed intent to harm
- protectedKept from harm
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
reserve · refuge · preservation · extinction · reintroduction · stewardship · sustainable · corridor · national park · conservancy
species-richmonoculture
Single-crop agricultural system
barren · lifeless · impoverished · sterile · desolate
rich, special, specific, species, specialist, richness, specimen, specialty, specialize