fetiparous

/fɛtɪˈpɛroʊs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing fruit with seeds that are dispersed by a parasite, such as a wasp.

“Some plants are fetiparous, relying on insects for seed dispersal.”

Synonyms

  • parasitically dispersed
  • parasitically seeded

Antonyms

  • autogamous
  • self-pollinating