mammalophilic

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

mammal +‎ -o- +‎ -philic

Adjective[edit]

mammalophilic (not comparable)

  1. Having an attraction towards mammals (especially as a source of nutrient)
    • 2015 October 29, “Culicoides Species Communities Associated with Wild Ruminant Ecosystems in Spain: Tracking the Way to Determine Potential Bridge Vectors for Arboviruses”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Those with SC on 6 or fewer antennal flagellomers, without SC on antennal flagellomers 4–10 and 1 or more smaller maxillary palp sensory pits were categorised as mammalophilic.