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macrofauna

[¦mak·rō′fȯn·ə]
(ecology)
Widely distributed fauna.
Fauna of a macrohabitat.
(zoology)
Animals visible to the naked eye.
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Association of benthic macrofauna with habitat types and quality in the New York Bight.
To verify a possible seasonal variation in the structure of the macrofauna community, two samplings were performed: one in the rainy season (march 2015) and another in the dry season (september 2015) of the study region.
Soil fertility management: impact son soil macrofauna, soil aggregation and soil organic matter allocation.
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