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Etymology edit

herpeto- +‎ fauna

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɜː(ɹ)pɪtəʊˌfɔːnə/

Noun edit

herpetofauna (usually uncountable, plural herpetofaunas)

  1. Reptiles and amphibians as a group, especially those of a particular region or time period.
    The island is noted for its diverse herpetofauna.
    The herpetofaunas of the two regions reflect the differences in their geological histories.

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