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Fauna
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fawnuh
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Simple meaning
What does Fauna mean?
fauna means the animals of a place
Dictionary definition
The animals that live in a particular area, time, or environment.
Example sentences
Fauna in a sentence
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The island's fauna includes birds and lizards.
medium
We studied the fauna of the rainforest.
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Protecting habitat helps preserve local flora and fauna.
Synonyms
Words like Fauna
animal lifeThe animals living in a place.
wildlifeAnimals living in natural areas.
Antonyms
Opposite words
floraThe plants of a place.
plant lifePlants living in an area.
Word family
Fauna word family
Base word
fauna
noun
faunal
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fauna mean?
Fauna means the animals of a place.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fauna?
Wildlife is close in meaning to fauna in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fauna?
Flora contrasts with fauna.
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