zoophilous

/zoʊˈɑfələs/
adjective
  1. Describing a plant that is pollinated by animals, especially insects or birds.
    • The zoophilous nature of the orchid ensures it gets pollinated by specific moths.
    • Many brightly colored flowers are zoophilous, attracting bees and butterflies.
    • In botany class, we learned that zoophilous plants often produce nectar.
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