ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FAUNA
From New Latin, from Late Latin Fauna a goddess, sister of Faunus.
4 QUOTES WITH «FAUNA»
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fauna.
For as long as I can remember, I have been passionately intrigued by 'Africa,' by the word itself, by its flora and fauna, its topographical diversity and grandeur; but above all else, by the sheer variety of the colors of its people, from tan and sepia to jet and ebony.
I long ago suggested the hypothesis, that in the basin of the Thames there are indications of a meeting in the Pleistocene period of a northern and southern fauna.
Space and time may have a structure as intricate as the fauna of a rich ecosystem, but on a scale far larger than the horizon of our observations.
I dream of diving in two places where I have not been yet. One is Antarctica, because of its crystal clear waters and amazing fauna, in addition to the ice cathedrals. The other is the Arctic, where I'd like to see the northernmost kelp forests.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FAUNA»
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fauna in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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Gently, meditatively, this unique novel delivers a profoundly immersive experience.
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The Complete
Fauna of Iran
This prize-winning book is the most comprehensive work to date on the fauna of Iran, now available for the first time to an English-speaking readership.
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The Chimps of
Fauna Sanctuary: A True Story of Resilience ...
Brimming with empathy and winning stories of Gloria and her charges, The Chimps of Fauna Sanctuary is an absorbing, bighearted book that grapples with questions of just what we owe to the animals who are our nearest genetic relations.
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Frozen
Fauna of the Mammoth Steppe: The Story of Blue Babe
This account of the discovery and examination of a mummified extinct steppe bison in loess deposits of Pleistocene age in interior Alaska near Fairbanks, gives a picture of bison evolutionary history and ecology on the 'Mammoth Steppe'.
A satisfying and original work, this collection of poems offers moving personal insights as it reconstructs a Jamaican childhood from memory.
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Furtive
Fauna: A Field Guide to the Creatures Who Live on You
Scientifically accurate, adorably witty, and handsomely illustrated, this book that gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, "you're a perfect host."
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Fauna in Soil Ecosystems: Recycling Processes, Nutrient ...
The text covers morphology, reproduction, abundances, basic requirements, competition, predation, parasitism, nutrient cycling and phytopathological interactions, soil physics and agricultural management, plus methods to quantify soil ...
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Flattened
fauna: a field guide to common animals of roads, ...
A guide to wild animals that are most often seen as flattened specimens along the road also provides information on the eating, mating, and locomotion habits of common roadside animals in North America
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Fauna Boreali-americana, Or, The Zoology of the Northern ...
Sir John Richardson, William Swainson, William Kirby. Dimensions Of the male.
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tail 4 9 „ of the tarsus .... 0 9 „ of the tail .... 1 9 „ of the middle toe 0 „ of the folded ...
Sir John Richardson, William Swainson, William Kirby, 1831
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Meiobenthology: The Microscopic Motile
Fauna of Aquatic ...
The aim of this book is to synthesize these modern scientific achievements such that meiobenthology can play a key role in aquatic research and in assessing the health of our environment.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FAUNA»
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Fabulous flora and fauna on Garden Tour
This year's theme is "Growing Gloriously," which can also be applied to the flora and fauna on the couple's property. This is the couple's second ... «Coeur d'Alene Press, Jul 15»
New mobile observatory for aero-fauna studies
Recently, however, another atmospheric constituent—known as aero-fauna—has also been monitored. There are several million of these ... «SPIE Newsroom, Jul 15»
'Rewilding' may rescue vulnerable Australian animals
"We have lost 10% of our fauna already, and there is another 10-15% that is restricted to offshore islands or tiny pockets whereas once they ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
4 projects that will add flair to your garden
For fauna, Grossman chooses goldfish over koi because they're hardier. “I went to the pet store and bought some super cheap goldfish and had ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
A done deal, Obama to create Basin and Range monument
“Home to flora and fauna native only to our state, this monument preserves and protects the unique natural, cultural, and historical resources of ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»
Camp de Benneville Pines to reopen after Lake Fire
(Charismatic mega fauna Daisy Doodle, the camp dog. She developed a huge crush on one of the firefighters, and you can hear about it by ... «89.3 KPCC, Jul 15»
What to do this weekend and beyond
... reflect the theme: faces, flora and fauna of the Capital region, from 1 p.m. and then at 8 a.m. all weekend at the Canadian Museum of History. «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
BMC strolls out with 'the Westminster walker' in Wharfedale
As well as admiring the scenery, flora and fauna, the walk gave BMC representatives a chance to update Greg about the BMC's latest work as ... «British Mountaineering Council, Jul 15»
Top five invasive species that pose a threat to Finnish nature
The problem arises when certain introduced species have traits that allow them to outcompete native flora and fauna to the detriment of the ... «YLE News, Jul 15»
Howard County Supervisor accused of shooting red-tailed hawk
... bird under both the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. «kwwl.com, Jul 15»
