anthophilous

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an·thoph·i·lous

A0330950 (ăn-thŏf′ə-ləs)adj. Frequenting flowers, especially to feed on nectar or pollen.

(ænˈθɒfɪləs) adj1. (Zoology) (esp of insects) frequenting flowers2. (Zoology) feeding on flowers

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adj. feeding on flowers, as certain insects. [1880–85]

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Adj.

anthophilous - feeding on flowers; "some insects are anthophagous"anthophagousherbivorous - feeding only on plants