fauna

noun

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fau·na | \ ˈfȯ-nə

, ˈfä- \

plural faunas also faunae\ ˈfȯ-ˌnē

, -ˌnī , ˈfä- \

Definition of fauna

: animal life especially : the animals characteristic of a region, period, or special environment the diverse fauna of the island — compare flora

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studying the diverse fauna of the island studying the faunas of different islands

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