adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of fauna (the animals of a region or period)
Usage: commonly used in scientific and ecological contexts
Examples
- The faunal diversity of the rainforest is remarkable.
- Scientists studied the faunal composition of the ancient ecosystem.
- Faunal remains found at the archaeological site helped date the settlement.
- The island's faunal assemblage includes several endemic species.
- Climate change is affecting faunal distribution patterns across the continent.
- The museum's faunal collection includes specimens from five continents.