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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

meiofauna

/ˌmeɪ.ɪ.ˈoʊ.fɑː.nə/ noun · British & US
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What does meiofauna mean?

noun

The small invertebrate animals that live in the sediment of the sea, including nematode worms, tardigrades, and kinorhynchs.

Example

"The meiofauna in the coral reef ecosystem play a crucial role in the food chain."

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