infauna

in·fau·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-faw-nuh]
- /ˈɪnˌfɔ nə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-faw-nuh]
- /ˈɪnˌfɔ nə/

Definitions of infauna word

noun plural infauna the aggregate of animals that burrow into and live in the bottom deposits of an ocean, river, or lake. 1
noun infauna the fauna living below the surface of ocean and river beds 0
noun infauna the animals burrowing into marine or freshwater sediment 0
noun infauna Any aquatic organism that lives within the dominant medium of its environment, but especially within aquatic sediments. 0

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Origin of infauna

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15; in-1 + fauna

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Parts of speech for Infauna

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infauna popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

infauna usage trend in Literature

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