What does fauna mean?
Fauna means (uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time..
Fauna
/ˈfɔːnə/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) Animals considered as a group; especially those of a particular country, region, time.
- (countable) A book, cataloguing the animals of a country.
Example Sentences
the flora and fauna
Japanese waters also support a rich and diverse shark fauna, including the smallest known shark Squaliolus laticaudus, and the bizarre goblin shark, Mitsukurina owstoni.
Synonyms for fauna
Antonyms for fauna
Related Words
Word Forms
- faunae
- faunas
- faunæ
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fauna?
Common synonyms include brute, beast, creature, animal.
What is the opposite of fauna?
Possible antonyms include vegetation, flora.
How do you use fauna in a sentence?
the flora and fauna
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