microfaunal
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈfɔːnəl/
adjective
- Relating to very small animals (microfauna) that live in soil, water, or other habitats.
- Changes in microfaunal populations can indicate the health of an ecosystem.
- Scientists studied the microfaunal diversity in a single drop of pond water.
- The microfaunal community in the forest soil helps break down dead leaves.