Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
The animals of a particular region
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The word that can substitute the given group of words is fauna.
- Phylum is a taxonomic category that is larger than a class and smaller than a kingdom.
- Blossom is the flowering part of a plant.
- Fauna is the animal life of a particular region or time.
- Flora is the plant life of a particular region or time.
Fauna is the most appropriate word for the given group of words because it specifically refers to the animal life of a particular region or time. It is derived from the Latin word fauna, meaning "animal."