Hydrophily
Hydrophily
Hydrophily (pronunciation: /haɪˈdrɒfɪli/; from the Greek words 'hydro' meaning water and 'philia' meaning love) is a mode of pollination where water acts as a medium for the transfer of pollen.
Etymology
The term 'Hydrophily' is derived from two Greek words: 'hydro' meaning water, and 'philia' meaning love. This term was first used in the late 19th century to describe the pollination process in certain aquatic plants.
Types of Hydrophily
Hydrophily is typically divided into two types: Epihydrophily and Hypohydrophily.
- Epihydrophily is a type of pollination that occurs on the water surface. This is common in some waterweeds and water grasses.
- Hypohydrophily is a type of pollination that occurs below the water surface. Sea grasses like Zostera and Posidonia are examples of plants that use this method of pollination.
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.
- Pollen - A fine powdery substance, typically yellow, consisting of microscopic grains discharged from the male part of a flower or from a male cone.
- Epihydrophily - A type of hydrophily where pollination occurs on the water surface.
- Hypohydrophily - A type of hydrophily where pollination occurs below the water surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hydrophily
- Wikipedia's article - Hydrophily
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