zoophilous

zoophilous
/zoh of"euh leuhs/, adj.
1. Bot. adapted to pollination by animals, esp. those other than insects.
2. having an affinity for animals.
Also, zoophilic /zoh'euh fil"ik/.
[1885-90; ZOO- + -PHILOUS]

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