Anthophile

/ˈænθəfaɪl/ noun

Definition

An organism, especially an insect, that loves or is strongly attracted to flowers and visits them regularly.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'phile' (lover of), meaning 'flower-lover,' a term borrowed from biological terminology.

Kelly Says

Honeybees are the ultimate anthophiles, but what's amazing is that their entire behavior, body structure, and even their waggle dance language evolved specifically around finding and communicating about flowers.

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