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microfauna

/ˌmaɪkrəˈfuːnə/ noun · British & US
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What does microfauna mean?

noun

The small animals that live in a particular environment, such as soil or water, including protozoa, rotifers, and nematode worms.

Example

"The microfauna in the soil helped to break down organic matter and recycle nutrients."

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