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fauna

/ˈfɔː.nə/

Meanings
  • noun

    The collective group of animals in a particular region or ecosystem.

    - "The fauna of the Amazon rainforest is rich and diverse."
    - "Biologists study the fauna of different habitats to understand biodiversity."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with fauna
duna , juna , muna , tuna
Variants
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fauna , faunae , faunal , faunally , faunas
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'faunus', the Roman god of forests and wild animals.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'fauna' was first used in English in the 16th century.

  2. The study of fauna is called faunistics.

  3. The largest fauna on Earth is the blue whale, which can grow up to 100 feet long.


Related Concepts
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  1. flora: The collective term for the plant life in a particular region or ecosystem.


Culture
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Fauna has been a significant subject in various forms of art, literature, and science. In literature, fauna is often used to describe the animals in a particular setting or ecosystem. In art, fauna is depicted in various forms, from realistic paintings to fantastical illustrations. In science, fauna refers to the animal life in a particular region or ecosystem, which is an essential component of biodiversity studies.

How to Memorize "fauna"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a diverse collection of animals in their natural habitats to remember the meaning of fauna.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word fauna with the term 'animal life' to remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Fauna means animals, not flowers, that's the rule'


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