Flora's local associate (5)
I believe the answer is:
fauna
This clue could be a double definition.
'flora's' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'local associate' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for fauna that I've seen before include "The animals found in a particular area" , "Animal life of given region" , "Animal life of an area" , "Animals of a region or habitat" , "Animals of an area or period" .)