pseudocopulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Pre-Greekder.? Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English copulation English pseudocopulation From pseudo- + copulation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Any of various processes, amongst diverse animals, in which male gametes are passed from one individual to another without sexual union.
- (countable, uncountable) The process by which an insect (such as a bee) attempts to mate with a flower (such as an orchid) that mimics a female insect, and in doing so pollinates the plant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudocopulations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |