noun
- microscopic animals, especially those living in soil or water
Usage: biology
Examples
- The soil microfauna includes tiny worms, mites, and protozoans.
- Scientists studied the microfauna in the lake water samples.
- Microfauna play a crucial role in nutrient cycling in ecosystems.
- The researcher used a microscope to observe the microfauna.
- Changes in temperature can affect the diversity of microfauna.
- Marine microfauna are essential components of ocean food webs.