fauna
Fauna refers to the animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. It is a collective noun used to describe the entire animal life existing in a specific environment.
Examples
3 of 5The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Quick Quiz
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fauna
Examples
The local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
everydayThe local fauna includes several species of deer and a variety of migratory birds.
The environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
formalThe environmental impact assessment must account for the protection of indigenous fauna.
The woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
informalThe woods are great for spotting some cool local fauna if you stay quiet.
Paleontologists study the fossilized remains to understand the prehistoric fauna of the region.
academicPaleontologists study the fossilized remains to understand the prehistoric fauna of the region.
Our eco-resort's primary marketing strategy focuses on the preservation of unique island fauna.
businessOur eco-resort's primary marketing strategy focuses on the preservation of unique island fauna.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
flora and fauna
plants and animals
avian fauna
bird life
terrestrial fauna
land-dwelling animals
Often Confused With
Flora refers specifically to plant life, while fauna refers to animal life.
A faun is a mythological creature (half-man, half-goat), whereas fauna is a collective term for animals.
Usage Notes
Fauna is almost always used alongside 'flora' to describe the natural life of a place. It is a collective noun and is generally treated as singular, though it refers to many animals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often swap fauna (animals) with flora (plants). Remember that 'fauna' is a collective noun and does not usually take a plural 's' (faunas is rare and only used when comparing different sets of animal populations).
Memory Tip
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Word Origin
Derived from the name 'Fauna', a Roman goddess of earth and fertility, associated with the woods and animals.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The term is frequently used in Australian and African tourism to highlight unique wildlife like kangaroos or lions.
Quick Quiz
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correct!
The correct answer is: fauna
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