Anemochory

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The dispersal of seeds, spores, or fruit by wind. uncountable
  2. 2
    The dispersal of young (mites, spiders, etc.) by wind. uncountable

Synonyms

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hydrochoryzoochory

Etymology

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

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