herpetofauna
English
Etymology
herpeto- + fauna
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/
Noun
herpetofauna (usually uncountable, plural herpetofaunas)
- Reptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.
- The island is noted for its diverse herpetofauna.
- The herpetofaunas of the two regions reflect the differences in their geological histories.
Related terms
- herp
- herpetological
- herpetologist
- herpetology
- herptile
Translations
amphibians and reptiles as a group
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