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    fauna
    /ˈfɔːnə/

    noun

    • 1. the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period: "the flora and fauna of Siberia"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAUNA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    FAUNA definition: 1. all the animals that live wild in a particular area: 2. all the animals that live wild in a…. Learn more.

  3. biologydictionary.net › faunaFauna: Definition, History and Examples | Biology Dictionary

    May 20, 2018 · Fauna is a term which refers to all of the animal life within a specified region, time period, or both. The “flora and fauna” of a certain place is a descriptor of all the life in a region, including both the plant-like organisms and the animal-like organisms.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FaunaFauna - Wikipedia

    Fauna (pl.: faunae or faunas) is all of the animal life present in a particular region or time. The corresponding terms for plants and fungi are flora and funga, respectively. Flora, fauna, funga and other forms of life are collectively referred to as biota.

  5. byjus.com › biology › flora-and-faunaFlora And Fauna - Meaning, Importance Of Flora And Fauna - BYJU'S

    In a nutshell, the term flora relates to all plant life and the term fauna represents all animal life. Let us dive deeper into these terms, exploring their origins and etymologies. The term flora in Latin means “Goddess of the Flower.” Flora is a collective term for a group of plant life found in a particular region.

  6. www.examples.com › biology › faunaFauna - Definition, Types, Characteristics, Examples, Functions

    Sep 5, 2024 · Fauna refers to all of the animal life present in a particular region or time. The term commonly describes the collection of indigenous animals or specific populations of wildlife in distinct environments or ecosystems.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › faunaFauna Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FAUNA is animal life; especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment. How to use fauna in a sentence. Did you know?

  8. www.aakash.ac.in › important-concepts › biologyFlora and Fauna in Biology: Definition, Types and Importance |...

    Fauna, or "Faunus," is the name of the fertility goddess in Roman mythology. Another source is "Fauns," which translates as "Forest spirits." The animal kingdom includes a wide range of animal life types.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAUNA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    FAUNA meaning: 1. all the animals that live wild in a particular area: 2. all the animals that live wild in a…. Learn more.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › faunaFauna Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    FAUNA meaning: all the animals that live in a particular area, time period, or environment

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAUNA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Animals, especially those in a particular area, can be referred to as fauna. ...the lake's remarkable flora and fauna. 2 meanings: 1. all the animal life of a given place or time, esp when distinguished from the plant life (flora) 2. a.... Click for more definitions.