palynivore

English

A western honey bee (Apis mellifera) on a flower

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παλύνω (palúnō, I sprinkle or scatter) (from πάλη (pálē, fine meal, dust)) + -vore.

Pronunciation

Noun

palynivore (plural palynivores)

  1. (zoology) Any organism that feeds on pollen; a pollinivore.

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