aphidophilous

adjective

aphid·​oph·​i·​lous
-¦däfələs
: of or relating to certain ants that nurture aphids in return for the honeydew they obtain from them

Word History

Etymology

aphid + -o- + -philous

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“Aphidophilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphidophilous. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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