plants and animals; flora and fauna
Broad term covering both animal and plant life; often used in ecological, environmental, or biological contexts.
この島には珍しい動植物がたくさん生息している。
Many rare plants and animals inhabit this island.
動植物の保護は重要な課題だ。
Protecting flora and fauna is an important issue.
Flora and fauna are protected in this national park.
Rare plants and animals live in this forest.
The students observed the ecology of the plants and animals around the lake.