flora
Flora refers to the collective plant life found in a specific region, habitat, or geological period. It is commonly used in scientific or environmental contexts to describe the variety and distribution of native vegetation.
Exemplos
3 de 5We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.
We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.
The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.
The proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.
The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.
The plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.
Quiz rápido
The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: flora
Exemplos
We spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local flora.
everydayWe spent the afternoon at the park identifying the local plant life.
The proposed construction project could significantly damage the indigenous flora of the wetlands.
formalThe proposed construction project could significantly damage the native plant life of the wetlands.
The flora in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.
informalThe plant life in this desert is actually much more diverse than you might think.
Botanists are currently cataloging the unique flora found in the Amazonian basin.
academicBotanists are currently cataloging the unique plant life found in the Amazonian basin.
Our eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional flora to attract ethical travelers.
businessOur eco-tourism brand emphasizes the conservation of regional plant life to attract ethical travelers.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
flora and fauna
the plants and animals of a specific region
intestinal flora
the community of microorganisms in the gut
microscopic flora
tiny plant-like organisms
Frequentemente confundido com
Flora refers to plant life, whereas fauna refers to animal life.
Flora is a noun referring to the plants themselves; floral is an adjective used to describe patterns or things relating to flowers.
Notas de uso
The term is most frequently used alongside 'fauna' to describe the biological makeup of an area. It can also be used in medicine (e.g., gut flora) to describe microorganisms.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse flora with fauna. Remember that 'flora' sounds like 'flower' (plants), and 'fauna' sounds like 'fawn' (animal).
Dica de memorização
Think of the Roman goddess 'Flora', who was the goddess of flowers and spring. Flora = Flowers/Plants.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'Flora', the goddess of flowers in Roman mythology.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, the preservation of native flora is a key part of national identity and environmental policy.
Quiz rápido
The scientist spent years studying the unique _______ of the Galapagos Islands.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: flora
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