Bromeliad fauna
- Pronunciation
- /BROH-meh-lee-ad FAW-nuh/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Bromeliad fauna
- Plural
- Bromeliad faunas
Definition
The diverse community of organisms, primarily invertebrates, that live within and around bromeliads.
Etymology
From 'Bromelia', a genus of tropical plants, and 'fauna', referring to animal life, both derived from Latin.
Example
The rich bromeliad fauna of Costa Rica includes a variety of insects, amphibians, and even some small vertebrates.
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Usage Notes
Bromeliad fauna is particularly important for understanding the ecological relationships between plants and animals in tropical regions.