fauna
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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
"We believe this was a major driver for the evolutionary diversification of birds and other fauna in the North Island."
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
"These habitats are exceptionally rare, rich in biodiversity, support unique flora and fauna, and are impossible to recreate or replace," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
She also wrote about people saving native flora and fauna, from mountain lions in need of a freeway crossing to endangered butterflies and tiny native bees.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
He was a shrewd naturalist in his own right, and often brought back samples of flora or fauna for pay.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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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