What Does Chiropterophilous Mean?

Filters. Adapted to thrive in the presence of bats (the flying mammal). A chiropterophilous plant. adjective.

Which plant is Chiropterophilous?

Pollinated by bats. Such plants are called chiropterophilous, and examples of harvests from bat-adapted plants include dates, vanilla, bananas, Iroko timber, Tequila and even chewing gum.

What is Chiropterophily with example?

The pollination of plants by bats is called chiropterophily. Plants pollinated by bats often have pale nocturnal flowers (in contrast, bees are mostly attracted to bright, daytime flowers). These flowers are often large and bell shaped, and some bats have evolved specifically to reach the nectar at the bottom of them.