Fauna (en. Hayop)
ˈfɔː.nə
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The totality of all types of animals in a particular area or period.
The fauna found in the Amazon is rich and diverse.
Ang faunang matatagpuan sa Amazon ay napakayaman at iba-iba.
A classification system of animals based on location or biome.
Different faunas can be seen in tundras and deserts.
May iba’t ibang fauna ang nakikita sa mga tundra at disyerto.
A branch of ecology that studies animals.
Faunistic studies are important for animal conservation.
Ang faunistikong pag-aaral ay mahalaga para sa konserbasyon ng mga hayop.
Etymology
Salin mula sa Latin na 'Fauna', na tumutukoy sa diyosa ng mga hayop.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fauna and flora
Including both animals and plants in an ecosystem.
fauna at flora
Related Words
ecology
The study of the relationships between organisms and their environment.
ekolohiya
biodiversity
The variety of life forms in a particular location.
biodiversity
Slang Meanings
animals
The fauna of our country is very diverse.
Ang fauna ng bansa natin ay napaka-diverse.
wildlife
I’m glad to see different wildlife on our conservation mission.
Masaya ako na makakita ng iba't ibang fauna sa misyon naming conservation.