hydrophily

/ˌhɪdrəˈfɪlaɪ, ˌhaɪ-/

Definitions

1. noun

The pollination of plants by water, typically through the action of water flowing over the plant’s reproductive organs.

“The flowers of the water lily are an example of hydrophily, which helps to disperse their seeds.”

Synonyms

  • hydrophilous pollination
  • hydrophily

Antonyms

  • anemophily
  • chasmophily