Flora and Fauna

No matter where we go on the planet, there are stunning plants, flowers, and animals that catch our attention. They are two very important aspects of any ecosystem. Of all the living organisms on the planet, the most commonly seen by us are plant life and animal life. Apart from these two, more forms of life abound on the earth, but are harder to see with the naked eye. This is why the flora and fauna, i.e. the plants and wildlife of the earth, are fascinating to observe and study. Flora and fauna are words originating from Latin. Flora in Latin means the goddess of the flower. Flora is also derived from the word floral, which means relating to flowers. Therefore, flora is a group of indigenous plants in an ecosystem of a geographical region. The origin of the word fauna is a bit shrouded in mystery. According to Roman mythology, Fauna refers to the goddess of fertility. Faun is sometimes referred to as Fauns, meaning forest spirit. By definition, fauna is a group of indigenous animals of any geographical region. The term flora and fauna was coined by biologists to refer to a collection of plant and animal species in a given geographic location. This is why you hear phrases like flora and fauna of India, flora, and fauna of Indonesia and so on.