"paleofauna" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From paleo- + fauna. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|paleo|fauna}} paleo- + fauna Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} paleofauna (uncountable)
  1. (geology, zoology) The animals that were alive in a particular period of geological history, especially those known only as fossils Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geology, Zoology Synonyms: palaeofauna

Alternative forms

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