FLORA

Flora refers to the plant life in a specific area. It encompasses all the different types of plants, including trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, mosses, ferns, and more. It can be classified into different categories according to various factors. Some plants growing in deserts, some growing in water, and some found in hilly regions, etc.  Flora is a collective term for a group of plant life found in a particular region. The whole plant kingdom is represented by this name.

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FAUNA

Fauna represents the animal life indigenous to a region. ‘Goddess of fertility’ is the name given for Fauna. Animal kingdom comprises a variety of animal life forms. Hence, the classification of fauna is much more complex than the floral division. The fauna of an area is influenced by factors such as food availability, climate, habitat availability, and ecological interactions.

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IMPORTANCE OF FLORA AND FAUNA

1. Biodiversity- They represent a wide range of species, genetic variations, and ecological roles, enhancing the resilience and stability of ecosystems.

2. Maintains ecological balance- The flora liberates oxygen that is consumed by the fauna for respiratory activities. Fauna, in turn, liberates carbon dioxide consumed by the flora for photosynthesis.

3. Expansion of local economies- Flora and Fauna contribute to the local economies through tourism. The flora and fauna of Amazon forests attract tourists.

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EXAMPLES

Some examples of flora include- grasslands, forests, flowering and non-flowering plants and trees.

A few examples of fauna include- birds, animals, fish, insects, etc.