Dissemination is effected by the agency of water, of air, of animals -- and fruits and seeds are therefore grouped in respect of this as hydrophilous, anemophilous and zooidiophilous. From Wordnik.com. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1] Reference
'Cyclospermeae' are related to Caryophylleae; and to my mind are degradations from it, of which Orache is anemophilous. From Wordnik.com. [Darwinism (1889)] Reference
I have lately had occasion to look over again your discussion on anemophilous plants, and I have again felt much admiration at your work. From Wordnik.com. [More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2] Reference
Spring marks the beginning of an unbearable season for many with allergies, as pollen from anemophilous trees such as oak, elm, maple, alder, birch and juniper fill the air. From Wordnik.com. [Muti] Reference
That a congregation of individuals belonging to one species into one community may be profitable to the species is evident; it may obviously in several ways aid in maintaining the existence of the species, for instance, by facilitating abundant and certain fertilization (especially in anemophilous plants) and maturation of seeds; in addition, the social mode of existence may confer other less-known advantages. From Wordnik.com. [Introduction to the Science of Sociology] Reference
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