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meiofauna
/ ˈmaɪəʊˌfɔːnə /
noun
- the component of the fauna of a sea or lake bed comprising small (but not microscopic) animals, such as tiny worms and crustaceans
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Derived Forms
- ˌmeioˈfaunal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of meiofauna1
C20: from Greek meiōn less + fauna
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