macrofauna

noun

mac·​ro·​fau·​na ˈmak-rō-ˌfȯn-ə, -ˌfän- How to pronounce macrofauna (audio)
: animals large enough to be seen by the naked eye
aquatic macrofauna
compare microfauna
macrofaunal adjective

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“Macrofauna.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/macrofauna. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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