State whether true or false.

Species of animals are referred to as flora.

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The above statement is incorrect. Animal species are known as fauna. Plant species are termed flora. The natural vegetation grown without human aid and left untouched for a long period is known as virgin vegetation. Several plant and animal species are both endemic and exotic in India. The Indian subcontinent has rich biodiversity owing to its peculiar climate and relief. The rainfall received by some regions like the Western Ghats supports the luscious growth of forests. The Himalayan peaks have varied vegetation moving from the foothill to the top. The foothills have tropical forests. It changes to subtropical, temperate, and coniferous at the mountain top.
The correct statement would be, s[species of animals are referred to as fauna.

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