Wiktionary:Word of the day/2023/March 3

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Word of the day
for March 3
biomass n
  1. (biology)
    1. The total mass of a living thing or a part thereof (such as a cell).
    2. The total mass of all, or a specified category of, living things within a specific area, habitat, etc.
  2. Organic matter from living things which were recently alive (especially vegetation) used as a fuel or source of energy, especially if cultivated for that purpose; also, fuel produced from such organic matter; biofuel.

Today is World Wildlife Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.

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