fauna

ˈfɔːnə

faunæ

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Definition of fauna - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

animal

TECH.

animals of a specific region or time

TECH.

The fauna of the Amazon is diverse.
The island's fauna includes many unique species.
Scientists study the fauna of prehistoric eras.

wildlife

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flora and fauna

plants and animals of a specific region or period

The flora and fauna of the Amazon are incredibly diverse.

marine fauna

all animal life living in seas or oceans

Pollution has severely affected the local marine fauna.

Origin of fauna

Latin, fauna (goddess of fertility)

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Komodo dragon

island fauna

large monitor lizard from Indonesia, dangerous hunter with a venomous bite

host plant

biology

plant providing food for specific insects or fauna

zoology

fauna

animal life in a specific region or period

autochthon

flora and fauna

native animal or plant of a region

cony

middle east fauna

hyrax, especially the Syrian rock hyrax

groundling

flora and fauna

plant or animal living near the ground

Okefenokee Swamp

nature

protected area with unique flora and fauna

Wallace line

biogeography

imaginary line separating Asian and Australian fauna

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Russian:фауна, ...
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Khmer:សត្វពាហនៈ, ...
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