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Entomophilous

Enˊto-moph′i-lous

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Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] insect + [GREEK] a lover.]
(Bot.)
Fertilized by the agency of insects; – said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by insects.

Definition 2024


entomophilous

entomophilous

English

Adjective

entomophilous (comparative more entomophilous, superlative most entomophilous)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or pollinated by means of entomophily.