zoogamous

/zoʊˈɡɑːməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Reproducing or dispersing seeds by means of animals.

“The zoogamous plants relied heavily on birds for seed dispersal.”

2. noun

The process of seed dispersal by means of animals.

“The zoogamous of the plant species was a crucial factor in its survival.”

Synonyms

  • seeds dispersed by animals
  • zoogamy

Antonyms

  • anemochorous
  • barochorous