Anemophile

/əˈnɛməˌfaɪl/ noun

Definition

An organism, especially a plant, that loves or thrives in windy environments and may depend on wind for reproduction or growth.

Etymology

From Greek anemos (wind) plus phile (lover of), literally 'wind-lover.' This ecological term describes organisms with adaptations favoring windy habitats.

Kelly Says

Grasses and many trees are anemophiles that actually evolved to produce tons of lightweight pollen to scatter on the wind—which is why grass pollen allergies are so common, because these plants essentially throw their pollen into the air as a wasteful but effective reproduction strategy!

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