Zoophily
Zoophily
Zoophily (pronounced: zoh-uh-fil-ee) is a term used in the field of biology to describe the process where pollen is transferred from one flower to another by animals, typically insects and birds. The term is derived from the Greek words "zoo" meaning animal and "philia" meaning love.
Etymology
The term 'Zoophily' is derived from two Greek words: 'Zoo' which means 'animal' and 'Philia' which means 'love'. Thus, the term literally translates to 'love for animals'. However, in the context of biology, it refers to the process where animals aid in the transfer of pollen from one flower to another.
Related Terms
- Pollination: The transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.
- Entomophily: A form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by insects, particularly bees, Lepidoptera (e.g. butterflies and moths), flies and beetles.
- Ornithophily: A form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by birds, particularly by hummingbirds, sunbirds and honeyeaters.
- Anemophily: A form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by wind.
- Hydrophily: A form of pollination whereby pollen is distributed by the flow of waters, particularly in aquatic plants.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zoophily
- Wikipedia's article - Zoophily
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