faunology

faunology
\\fȯˈnäləjē, fäˈ-, -ji\ noun (-s)
Etymology: fauno- (from fauna) + -logy

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faunology rare.
(fɔːˈnɒlədʒɪ)
[f. fauna + -ology: see -logy.]
That department of zoölogy which treats of the geographical distribution of animals.

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  • faunology — fau·nol·o·gy …   English syllables

  • fauna —   n. (pl. ae ) animal life of region, period, etc.    ♦ faunal, a.    ♦ faunist, n. expert on fauna.    ♦ faunology, n. study of geographical distribution of animals …   Dictionary of difficult words

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