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infauna

noun
in·​fau·​na | \ ˈin-ˌfȯ-nə How to pronounce infauna (audio) , -ˌfä-\

Definition of infauna

: benthic fauna living in the substrate and especially in a soft sea bottom — compare epifauna

Other Words from infauna

infaunal \ ˈin-​ˌfȯ-​nᵊl How to pronounce infaunal (audio) , -​ˌfä-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of infauna

1914, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for infauna

New Latin, from in- entry 2 + fauna

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