fauna
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A tiny parasitic wasp - the Attenboroughnculus tau - was also named in his honour, although it is far from his first fauna namesake.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Sitting at the workbench in front of a small jet of flame, Vittorio’s son, Davide, shaped a speck of glass into a delicate snail to add to the store’s collection of glass flora and fauna.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
"Describing the species encountered during these studies is a critical step in documenting the rich biodiversity of the CCZ, enabling us to communicate effectively about the fauna."
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
“I hope my work can reflect the times we’re in through a lens of color,” he said, “and the flora and fauna of L.A.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Yet there is no evidence of any significant disappearance of oceanic fauna 45,000 years ago.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
Vocabulary lists containing fauna
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "F"
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