zoophilous
UK/zəʊ'ɒfɪləs/US/zәu'ɒfilәs/
Definitions
adj.
Fond of animals
爱护动物的
adj.
(of a plant) pollinated by animals
（植物）靠动物传粉的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedzoo (animal) + phil (love/affinity) + -ous (adj.) = 'fond of animals.' In botany it shifts to the -phil 'affinity' sense: a zoophilous plant relies on animals to carry its pollen.
Root zoo still carries 9 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
Many zoophilous flowers have bright colors to attract pollinating animals.
- 2.
Bats and birds are key pollinators of zoophilous tropical plants.