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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Quiz rápido
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fauna
Exemplos
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.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
flora and fauna
plants and animals
avian fauna
bird life
terrestrial fauna
land-dwelling animals
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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).
Dica de memorização
Think of 'fauna' starting with 'F' like a 'fawn' (a baby deer). Fawn = Animal = Fauna. (Contrast with Flora = Flower = Plant).
Origem da palavra
Derived from the name 'Fauna', a Roman goddess of earth and fertility, associated with the woods and animals.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The term is frequently used in Australian and African tourism to highlight unique wildlife like kangaroos or lions.
Quiz rápido
The island is famous for its unique _____, including several species of flightless birds.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: fauna
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