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Meaning of myrmecochorous in English:

myrmecochorous

Pronunciation /ˌməːmɪkə(ʊ)ˈkɔːrəs/

adjective

Botany

  • Of a seed or fruit: dispersed by ants. Of a plant: producing seeds or fruits of this kind.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in New Phytologist. From either German Myrmekochore (see myrmecochore or Italian myrmecocore + -ous.