adverb
- in a manner relating to or characteristic of fauna; with respect to animal life or species composition
Usage: technical; chiefly used in scientific and ecological contexts
Examples
- The two regions are faunally distinct, each supporting unique animal communities.
- Faunally speaking, the island has more in common with the mainland than previously thought.
- The wetland was faunally rich, hosting numerous bird and amphibian species.
- Researchers compared the sites faunally to understand biodiversity patterns.
- The ecosystem changed faunally after the introduction of the invasive species.