Chiropterophilous

/ˌkaɪrɒptəˈrɒfɪləs/ adjective

Definition

Describing plants that are pollinated by bats or adapted to attract bats as pollinators.

Etymology

From 'Chiroptera' plus Greek 'philous' (loving or attracted to). Scientists use '-philous' to describe relationships where organisms are attracted to or dependent on each other.

Kelly Says

Many tropical flowers are 'chiropterophilous'—they evolved dull colors, musky smells, and deep tubular shapes specifically for bats, showing how evolution creates partnerships between completely different species!

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