In brief, biodiversity refers to the full complexity of life on the planet. It includes not only plants and animals, but microorganisms and invertebrates who have heretofore been ignored. It also covers the ecological systems of these creatures, including the water, air, and nutrients in their habitats.
「生物多樣性」是指地球上繁多的物種，包括過去在保育上被忽視的微生物、無脊椎動物，與其環境組成體系，比如水、空氣、營養鹽的循環。