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herpetofauna

/ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/

herpetofauna noun: reptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.

Noun

herpetofauna (usually uncountable, plural herpetofaunas)

  1. (usually) 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.

Forms of herpetofauna

pluralherpetofaunas

Origin of herpetofauna

From herpeto- + fauna.

Questions about herpetofauna

What does herpetofauna mean?
Herpetofauna means reptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.
What part of speech is herpetofauna?
Herpetofauna is a noun.
How do you pronounce herpetofauna?
Herpetofauna is pronounced /ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/.
What is the plural of herpetofauna?
The plural of herpetofauna is herpetofaunas.

Words near herpetofauna in the dictionary

  1. herpetocultural
  2. herpetoculturally
  3. herpetoculture
  4. herpetoculturist
  5. herpetoculturists
  6. herpetofauna
  7. herpetofaunal
  8. herpetofaunas
  9. herpetoid
  10. herpetoids
  11. herpetologic

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