動植物
Meanings
1
plants and animals; flora and fauna
Broad term covering both animal and plant life; often used in ecological, environmental, or biological contexts.
Many rare plants and animals inhabit this island.
Protecting flora and fauna is an important issue.
Usage patterns
- 動植物を保護するto protect flora and fauna
Flora and fauna are protected in this national park.
- 動植物が生息するflora and fauna live/inhabit (a place)
Rare plants and animals live in this forest.
- 動植物の生態を観察するto observe the ecology of plants and animals
The students observed the ecology of the plants and animals around the lake.