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Biological diversity

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Genetic diversity is the total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species. It is distinguished from genetic variability, which describes the tendency of genetic characteristics to vary. (Source: Wikipedia)

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French
diversité génétique
Russian
генетическое разнообразие
Spanish
diversidad genética
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