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aphidophilous

adjective
aphid·oph·i·lous | \ -¦däfələs \

Definition of aphidophilous 

: of or relating to certain ants that nurture aphids in return for the honeydew they obtain from them

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History and Etymology for aphidophilous

aphid + -o- + -philous

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