The term 'FLORA AND FAUNA' is a collective phrase used to refer to the plants and animals of a particular region. The word 'FAUNA' is derived from the Latin word for 'animal life' and refers to the animal species that inhabit a particular area. Flora, on the other hand, is derived from the Latin word for 'plant life' and refers to the plant species that inhabit a particular area. Together, these two terms are used to describe the entire ecosystem of a particular region.