CBSE Class 8 Science
Question 5 of 26
Conservation of Plants and Animals — Question 5
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Question Question 2(d)
Differentiate between 'Flora' and 'Fauna'.
Differences between Flora and Fauna:
| Flora | Fauna |
|---|---|
| Flora means the plants naturally occurring in a particular area. | Fauna means the animals naturally living in a particular area. |
| Flora is the naturally grown greenery of a region. | Fauna includes all types of organisms from tiny bacteria to giant animals. |
| Flora can make their own food with the help of photosynthesis. | Fauna can't make their own food, they depend on plants for their food. |
| Some examples of flora: mosses, herbs, shrubs and trees etc. | Some examples of fauna: birds, animals, fish, insects, etc. |