Noun
/faw.na/
The word "fauna" refers to the animal life of a particular area, habitat, or geological period. It is often used in biological and ecological contexts and helps differentiate the animal species present in a specific region from the plant life (flora). The frequency of use of "fauna" is moderate in both oral and written contexts, with a noticeable prevalence in scientific literature.
La fauna de la Amazonía es increíblemente diversa.
The fauna of the Amazon is incredibly diverse.
Los biólogos están estudiando la fauna del parque nacional.
The biologists are studying the fauna of the national park.
En el libro se describe la fauna de la época prehistórica.
The book describes the fauna of the prehistoric era.
The word "fauna" does not have a large variety of idiomatic expressions associated with it, but it is commonly used in phrases referring to the specific characteristics or diversity of animal life. Here are some related expressions:
Conservar la fauna
To conserve wildlife.
Es importante conservar la fauna para mantener el equilibrio ecológico.
It is important to conserve wildlife to maintain ecological balance.
Estudiar la fauna local
To study the local fauna.
Muchos científicos vienen a estudiar la fauna local de esta región.
Many scientists come to study the local fauna of this region.
Proteger la fauna silvestre
To protect wildlife.
Debemos proteger la fauna silvestre de la caza indiscriminada.
We must protect wildlife from indiscriminate hunting.
The term "fauna" originates from the Latin word "Fauna," the name of the Roman goddess of fertility and the earth, who was also considered a protector of animals. The term has been in use in English and Spanish since the 18th century in the context of biological classification.
Synonyms:
- Animales (animals)
- Vida silvestre (wildlife)
- Zoología (zoology)
Antonyms:
- Flora (plant life)
- Vegetación (vegetation)