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mastofauna

English edit

Etymology edit

Superficially masto- (“relating to mammary organs”) +‎ fauna, though perhaps calquing or borrowed directly from a term like Spanish mastofauna.

Noun edit

mastofauna (uncountable)

  1. (rare, zoology) The mammals, or all kinds of mammals, inhabiting a region.

Usage notes edit

  • Generally an error made by non-native speakers.

Related terms edit

Spanish edit

Noun edit

mastofauna f (plural mastofaunas)

  1. (zoology) mastofauna
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