microfauna

English

noun
Definitions
  • The smallest of the faunal size divisions, including mainly microorganisms but also sometimes applied to the tiniest species of animal groups such as ticks, insects, etc.

Etymology

Prefix from English fauna (animals).

Origin

English

fauna

Gloss

animals

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