necrofauna

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noun

An animal species that was extinct, but has been revived by genetic technology.

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Meanings

nounnecrofauna (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn animal species that was extinct, but has been revived by genetic technology.

Origin

From necro- + fauna.

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APA

necrofauna. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrofauna

MLA

“necrofauna.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrofauna. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “necrofauna,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/necrofauna.

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