anemochory

noun — 2 senses

anemochory

noun

Etymology From anemo- (“wind”) + -chory (“seed dispersal”).

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences The dispersal of seeds, spores, or fruit by wind.

2

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences The dispersal of young (mites, spiders, etc.) by wind.

Related terms
anemochoric

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