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entomophilous

/ˌɛn.təˈmɒf.ɪ.ləs/

Übersetzung: Beschreibt Pflanzen, die von Insekten bestäubt werden.

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adjective

/ˌɛn.təˈmɒf.ɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • deBeschreibt Pflanzen, die von Insekten bestäubt werden.

Describes plants that are pollinated by insects.

  1. Insect-pollinatedC2formalscientific

    Describing flowering plants, especially orchids and similar species, that are pollinated by insects.

    deEntomophil

    • Many orchids are entomophilous, relying on specific insects for pollination.
    • Entomophilous flowers often have bright colors and strong scents to attract insects.
    • The study focused on the reproductive strategies of entomophilous plants in tropical forests.
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  • more entomophilous comparative form
  • most entomophilous superlative form