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faunaAll the species of animals found in a particular region, period, or special environment. Five faunal realms, based on terrestrial animal species, are generally recognized: Holarctic, including Nearactic (North America) and Paleartic (Eurasia and northern Africa); Paleotropical (tropical Africa and Southeast Asia); Neotropical (Central and South America); Australian; and Antarctic. fauna 1. all the animal life of a given place or time, esp when distinguished from the plant life (flora) 2. a descriptive list of such animals fauna [′fȯn·ə] (zoology) Animals. The animal life characteristic of a particular region or environment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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