"endofauna" meaning in All languages combined

See endofauna on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: endo- + fauna Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|endo|fauna}} endo- + fauna Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} endofauna (uncountable)
  1. (biology) animals from outside of an organism's immediate environment. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: endofaunal
    Sense id: en-endofauna-en-noun-GT~XjkRE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with endo- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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