Exozoochory
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exozoochory is a noun meaning The dispersal of seeds etc., by attachment to the outer surface an animal's body.
Meaning
The dispersal of seeds etc., by attachment to the outer surface an animal's body.
Example Sentences
As myrmecochory is a case of active exozoochory, the fate of dispersed seeds depends on the traits of both the seed and the elaiosome, but is also closely related to the ants’ foraging behaviour.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include zoochory, endozoocory, zoochore, synzoochory, diszoochory, allochory.
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