entomophilous

Adjective

Meaning

Fertilized by the agency of insects; -- said of plants in which the pollen is carried to the stigma by insects.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

entomogamous insect-harbored pollination insect-involved pollination insect-related pollination insect-fertilized insect-pollinated insect-transported pollination pollinated by insects insect-aided pollination insect-borne pollination insect-carried pollination insect-dependent pollination insect-driven pollination insect-facilitated pollination insect-guided pollination

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Antonyms

anemophilous

Anagrams

photoemulsion

Examples

Most cultivated plants with showy flowers are entomophilous and do not cause pollen allergies. Source: Internet

Since this plant is entomophilous (its pollen is dispersed by animals), its heavy, sticky pollen does not become independently airborne. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

entomophile entomophilia entomophilic entomophily entomophobe entomophobia