Djurvärldens

Djurvärldens is a Swedish term meaning the animal world and is used to refer collectively to animal life and ecosystems. In everyday language and in educational contexts it denotes fauna and their habitats, as opposed to flora or humans.

The word is formed from djur (animal) and världen (the world) with the definite article and possessive ending -s in djurvärldens. It can function as a noun phrase or as a genitive form in sentences: for example, “Djurvärldens mångfald” (the animal world's diversity). The term is common in nature writing, documentaries, and museum labels.

In Swedish classrooms and museums, the term is used to structure content about animal life—sections or exhibition themes focusing on anatomy, behavior, habitats, and conservation. The phrase can appear in titles such as “Djurvärldens mångfald” or in descriptive captions.

The concept aligns with biology and ecology, emphasizing biodiversity, adaptation, and interspecies relationships. It is used to frame discussions about conservation and the impact of humans on wildlife.

Related topics include fauna, ecology, biodiversity, and Växtvärlden (the plant world).