Anthotropism

/ænˈθɒtrəpɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The growth response or movement of organisms toward flowers, driven by attraction to floral scents, colors, or nectar.

Etymology

From Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'tropos' (turning toward) plus '-ism', referring to the biological behavior of turning toward flowers.

Kelly Says

Anthotropism is why hummingbirds seem to have GPS for finding flowers and why orchids can look exactly like female insects—evolution has programmed creatures to be 'flower-magnetized' because it's mutually beneficial!

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