Anthophilous

/ænˈθɑːfɪləs/ adjective

Definition

Describes an organism that is attracted to, feeds on, or depends on flowers for survival.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'philus' (loving), with the suffix -ous meaning 'characterized by,' a standard scientific adjective form.

Kelly Says

Anthophilous insects and flowers have created one of nature's most successful partnerships — the insects get food and the flowers get transported pollen, all because they literally 'love' flowers.

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