microfaunae
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈfɔːniː/
noun
- Plural form of microfauna; very small animals that can only be seen with a microscope.
- The soil sample contained diverse microfaunae, including rotifers and tardigrades.
- Researchers cataloged the microfaunae living on the ocean floor.
- Different microfaunae thrive in freshwater versus saltwater environments.