Definition

Relating to large animals, especially those that lived in prehistoric times.

Example

The study of megafaunal species helps us understand ancient ecosystems.

Conversation

Did you know that some megafaunal animals lived thousands of years ago?

Yeah, I read about them in a documentary last week!

It's fascinating how they adapted to such different environments.

Absolutely! I wonder what it would be like to see a megafaunal creature in real life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Megafaunal → It is formed from "mega-" (from Greek "megas", meaning large or great) and "fauna" (from Latin "fauna", meaning animal life). The word "megafaunal" refers to the large animals of a particular region or period.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mega' meaning large and 'fauna' referring to animal life — this helps you remember that 'megafaunal' relates to large animals.

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