Definition of fauna in English:

fauna

nounPlural faunas ˈfɔːnə

mass noun

1The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
the flora and fauna of Siberia
count noun the local Mesozoic rocks and their faunas
Example sentencesExamples
- Divers from all over the world enthuse about the underwater flora and fauna found in the depths of Cork's best dive sites.
- The sheer variety of marine flora and fauna is enough to floor visitors.
- Australia is home to more than one million species of flora and fauna, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
- The shore is listed as an area of outstanding natural beauty and has a huge variety of flora and fauna.
- The creation of the wildlife garden would help sustain native flora and fauna in the region.
- He said that a sustained preservation of flora and fauna in the forests would ensure good bio-diversity.
- Apart from some other things, Sri Lanka is famous for its many rare species of flora and fauna.
- Even different species of flora and fauna find a place of reverence.
- However, this union enabled more vigorous exchanges of flora and fauna between Africa and Eurasia.
- An international team of scientists descended on the area to study its diverse flora and fauna.
- We only have a fraction of the flora and fauna that were there at first - the fossil record bears that out.
- Nature, with her infinite variety of flora and fauna, is God's gift to humans.
- They both shared a keen interest in the flora and fauna of the region.
- He is particularly interested in studying the flora and fauna of the regions they plan to pass through.
- A slide show was organised after the talk, in which children were told about the role of flora and fauna in the ecosystem.
- Are we really aware of the varied forms of flora and fauna found in the coastal regions of the country?
- The Rangers' goal is to reintroduce native flora and fauna to the city's parks.
- This park has a finely balanced natural harmony of flora and fauna.
- Each of the study teams has come back with a wealth of photographs documenting the flora and fauna in these regions.
- The En Gedi Nature Reserve is home to the region's most splendid flora and fauna.
Synonyms
living things, living beings, living creatures, the living
1. 1.1count noun A book or other work detailing the animal life of a region.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A similar instance can be found in other published faunas.
  Synonyms
  creature, beast, living thing, being, brute

Derivatives

faunal

adjectiveˈfɔːn(ə)l

The faunal remains from this deposit are distinctive.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, faunal change was already well under way.
- This Himalayan region abounds in faunal beauty and there are hosts of parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the whole of Sikkim.
- Floral, faunal and human motifs are common objects in the paintings.
- Despite these potential difficulties, these samples are the highest-quality and most comparable faunal lists available.

faunistic

adjective fɔːˈnɪstɪk

Using a faunistic rather than the traditional regional method, he considered questions such as ‘What is a fauna?’
Example sentencesExamples
- The faunistic associations of these thick successions are virtually unknown.
- Systematic studies have largely been faunistic in nature, with the exception of the revision of the Dichocrinidae.

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin application of Fauna, the name of a rural goddess, sister of Faunus.

Rhymes

corner, forewarner, Lorna, Morna, mourner, sauna, scorner, suborner, warner

Definition of fauna in US English:

fauna

noun

1The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
the flora and fauna of Siberia
Compare with flora
islands that support one of the richest of all marine faunas
Example sentencesExamples
- This park has a finely balanced natural harmony of flora and fauna.
- He said that a sustained preservation of flora and fauna in the forests would ensure good bio-diversity.
- The sheer variety of marine flora and fauna is enough to floor visitors.
- He is particularly interested in studying the flora and fauna of the regions they plan to pass through.
- Each of the study teams has come back with a wealth of photographs documenting the flora and fauna in these regions.
- They both shared a keen interest in the flora and fauna of the region.
- However, this union enabled more vigorous exchanges of flora and fauna between Africa and Eurasia.
- A slide show was organised after the talk, in which children were told about the role of flora and fauna in the ecosystem.
- Australia is home to more than one million species of flora and fauna, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
- The shore is listed as an area of outstanding natural beauty and has a huge variety of flora and fauna.
- Nature, with her infinite variety of flora and fauna, is God's gift to humans.
- We only have a fraction of the flora and fauna that were there at first - the fossil record bears that out.
- The En Gedi Nature Reserve is home to the region's most splendid flora and fauna.
- An international team of scientists descended on the area to study its diverse flora and fauna.
- Are we really aware of the varied forms of flora and fauna found in the coastal regions of the country?
- Apart from some other things, Sri Lanka is famous for its many rare species of flora and fauna.
- Divers from all over the world enthuse about the underwater flora and fauna found in the depths of Cork's best dive sites.
- The Rangers' goal is to reintroduce native flora and fauna to the city's parks.
- Even different species of flora and fauna find a place of reverence.
- The creation of the wildlife garden would help sustain native flora and fauna in the region.
Synonyms
living things, living beings, living creatures, the living
1. 1.1 A book or other work describing or listing the animal life of a region.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A similar instance can be found in other published faunas.
  Synonyms
  creature, beast, living thing, being, brute

Origin

Late 18th century: modern Latin application of Fauna, the name of a rural goddess, sister of Faunus.

单词	fauna
释义	Definition of fauna in English: fauna nounPlural faunas ˈfɔːnə mass noun 1The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. the flora and fauna of Siberia count noun the local Mesozoic rocks and their faunas Example sentencesExamples Divers from all over the world enthuse about the underwater flora and fauna found in the depths of Cork's best dive sites. The sheer variety of marine flora and fauna is enough to floor visitors. Australia is home to more than one million species of flora and fauna, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The shore is listed as an area of outstanding natural beauty and has a huge variety of flora and fauna. The creation of the wildlife garden would help sustain native flora and fauna in the region. He said that a sustained preservation of flora and fauna in the forests would ensure good bio-diversity. Apart from some other things, Sri Lanka is famous for its many rare species of flora and fauna. Even different species of flora and fauna find a place of reverence. However, this union enabled more vigorous exchanges of flora and fauna between Africa and Eurasia. An international team of scientists descended on the area to study its diverse flora and fauna. We only have a fraction of the flora and fauna that were there at first - the fossil record bears that out. Nature, with her infinite variety of flora and fauna, is God's gift to humans. They both shared a keen interest in the flora and fauna of the region. He is particularly interested in studying the flora and fauna of the regions they plan to pass through. A slide show was organised after the talk, in which children were told about the role of flora and fauna in the ecosystem. Are we really aware of the varied forms of flora and fauna found in the coastal regions of the country? The Rangers' goal is to reintroduce native flora and fauna to the city's parks. This park has a finely balanced natural harmony of flora and fauna. Each of the study teams has come back with a wealth of photographs documenting the flora and fauna in these regions. The En Gedi Nature Reserve is home to the region's most splendid flora and fauna. Synonyms living things, living beings, living creatures, the living 1.1count noun A book or other work detailing the animal life of a region. Example sentencesExamples A similar instance can be found in other published faunas. Synonyms creature, beast, living thing, being, brute Derivatives faunal adjectiveˈfɔːn(ə)l The faunal remains from this deposit are distinctive. Example sentencesExamples However, faunal change was already well under way. This Himalayan region abounds in faunal beauty and there are hosts of parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the whole of Sikkim. Floral, faunal and human motifs are common objects in the paintings. Despite these potential difficulties, these samples are the highest-quality and most comparable faunal lists available. faunistic adjective fɔːˈnɪstɪk Using a faunistic rather than the traditional regional method, he considered questions such as ‘What is a fauna?’ Example sentencesExamples The faunistic associations of these thick successions are virtually unknown. Systematic studies have largely been faunistic in nature, with the exception of the revision of the Dichocrinidae. Origin Late 18th century: modern Latin application of Fauna, the name of a rural goddess, sister of Faunus. Rhymes corner, forewarner, Lorna, Morna, mourner, sauna, scorner, suborner, warner Definition of fauna in US English: fauna noun 1The animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. the flora and fauna of Siberia Compare with flora islands that support one of the richest of all marine faunas Example sentencesExamples This park has a finely balanced natural harmony of flora and fauna. He said that a sustained preservation of flora and fauna in the forests would ensure good bio-diversity. The sheer variety of marine flora and fauna is enough to floor visitors. He is particularly interested in studying the flora and fauna of the regions they plan to pass through. Each of the study teams has come back with a wealth of photographs documenting the flora and fauna in these regions. They both shared a keen interest in the flora and fauna of the region. However, this union enabled more vigorous exchanges of flora and fauna between Africa and Eurasia. A slide show was organised after the talk, in which children were told about the role of flora and fauna in the ecosystem. Australia is home to more than one million species of flora and fauna, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The shore is listed as an area of outstanding natural beauty and has a huge variety of flora and fauna. Nature, with her infinite variety of flora and fauna, is God's gift to humans. We only have a fraction of the flora and fauna that were there at first - the fossil record bears that out. The En Gedi Nature Reserve is home to the region's most splendid flora and fauna. An international team of scientists descended on the area to study its diverse flora and fauna. Are we really aware of the varied forms of flora and fauna found in the coastal regions of the country? Apart from some other things, Sri Lanka is famous for its many rare species of flora and fauna. Divers from all over the world enthuse about the underwater flora and fauna found in the depths of Cork's best dive sites. The Rangers' goal is to reintroduce native flora and fauna to the city's parks. Even different species of flora and fauna find a place of reverence. The creation of the wildlife garden would help sustain native flora and fauna in the region. Synonyms living things, living beings, living creatures, the living 1.1 A book or other work describing or listing the animal life of a region. Example sentencesExamples A similar instance can be found in other published faunas. Synonyms creature, beast, living thing, being, brute Origin Late 18th century: modern Latin application of Fauna, the name of a rural goddess, sister of Faunus.
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