Definitions for entomophily
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1. entomophilynoun

   pollination by insects

2. Etymology: entomo- + -philous

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1. Entomophily

   Entomophily or insect pollination is a form of pollination whereby pollen of plants, especially but not only of flowering plants, is distributed by insects. Flowers pollinated by insects typically advertise themselves with bright colours, sometimes with conspicuous patterns (honey guides) leading to rewards of pollen and nectar; they may also have an attractive scent which in some cases mimics insect pheromones. Insect pollinators such as bees have adaptations for their role, such as lapping or sucking mouthparts to take in nectar, and in some species also pollen baskets on their hind legs. This required the coevolution of insects and flowering plants in the development of pollination behaviour by the insects and pollination mechanisms by the flowers, benefiting both groups.

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1. Entomophily

   Entomophily is a form of pollination whereby pollen or spores are distributed by insects. Several insects are reported to be responsible for the pollination of many plant species, particularly bees, Lepidoptera, wasps, flies, ants and beetles. Some plant species co-evolved with a particular pollinator, such as many orchids species. On the other hand, there are plant species which are generalists, being visited and/or pollinated by several insect groups. Entomophilous species frequently evolve mechanisms to make themselves more appealing to insects, e.g., brightly colored or scented flowers, nectar, or appealing shapes and patterns. Pollen grains of entomophilous plants are generally larger than the fine pollens of anemophilous plants. They usually are of more nutritional value to insects, which may use them for food and inadvertently spread them to other flowers. The word is artificially derived from the Greek: entomo-/εντομο- "that which is cut in pieces or engraved/segmented", hence "insect"; and phily from φίλη, "that which is loved". Entomophilous species include the sunflower, orchid, and cycad.

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1. monophylite

How to pronounce entomophily?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of entomophily in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of entomophily in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Entomophily
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entomophily
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=entomophily