noun
- plural of microfauna; microscopic animals in a particular environment
Usage: scientific; biology
Examples
- The soil microfaunae include numerous species of protozoans and nematodes.
- Marine microfaunae play crucial roles in ocean food webs.
- Scientists studied the microfaunae in freshwater sediments.
- Different microfaunae inhabit various layers of the forest floor.
- The diversity of microfaunae indicates ecosystem health.
- Researchers collected samples to analyze the microfaunae present.