CEFR B2

fauna

noun

Meaning

The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Examples

The Amazon rainforest is renowned for its incredibly diverse fauna, including jaguars and macaws.
Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the rare fauna found only on these remote islands.

Synonyms: animals, wildlife, creatures, animal kingdom

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fauna (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːnə/

Definition

The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.

Examples

The Amazon rainforest is renowned for its incredibly diverse fauna, including jaguars and macaws.
Conservation efforts are focused on protecting the rare fauna found only on these remote islands.
Paleontologists study fossilized fauna to understand ancient ecosystems.

How to Use fauna

fauna and flora (collocation): The collective term for all animals and plants in a region. — "The island's unique fauna and flora attract many researchers."

Synonyms of fauna

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Antonyms of fauna

Words with the opposite meaning to fauna:

flora

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