Definition

Referring to plants that are pollinated by pollen carried by the wind rather than by insects or other animals.

Example

Many grasses are anemophilous, relying on the wind for their reproduction.

Conversation

I read that some plants are anemophilous, meaning they rely on wind for pollination.

That's interesting! I didn't know there were specific terms for that.

Yeah, it really highlights how different plants adapt to their environments.

For sure! Nature has some amazing strategies for survival.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anemophilous → It is formed from "anemo-" (from Greek "anemos", meaning wind) and "-philous" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes plants that are wind-pollinated, literally meaning 'loving the wind'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anemos' meaning wind and 'philos' meaning loving — this helps you remember that 'anemophilous' refers to plants that love or rely on the wind for pollination.

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