noun
- pollination of flowers by insects
Usage: biology; botany
Examples
- Entomophily is the primary pollination method for many flowering plants.
- Bees play a crucial role in entomophily by transferring pollen between flowers.
- The bright colors of many flowers are adaptations that promote entomophily.
- Scientists study entomophily to understand plant reproduction and ecosystem health.
- Without entomophily, many fruit and vegetable crops would fail to produce seeds.