Anemophily

Anemophily

Anemophily (pronounced: /ænɪˈmɒfɪli/), from the Greek words 'anemos' meaning wind and 'philia' meaning love, is a form of pollination where pollen is distributed by wind.

Etymology

The term 'Anemophily' is derived from two Greek words: 'anemos' which means wind, and 'philia' which means love. This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the process of wind pollination.

Process

In anemophily, pollen grains are carried by the wind from the anther (male part of the flower) to the stigma (female part of the flower) of the same or different plant. This process is common in plants that produce lightweight, dry, and abundant pollen such as grasses, conifers, and many deciduous trees.

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.
• Anther: The part of the stamen where pollen is produced.
• Stigma: The part of the pistil where pollen germinates.
• Pollen: A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone.

See Also

• Hydrophily: Pollination carried out by water.
• Zoophily: Pollination carried out by animals.
• Entomophily: Pollination carried out by insects.

References

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