pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 
: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms
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Despite having less hairy bodies than bees, which limits their pollen-carrying efficiency, wasps still contribute to pollination and support ecosystem balance.
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
Many plants also rely on bats to help with pollination and seed dispersal, including more than 300 fruit species, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Ruth Cronin, The Enquirer, 5 June 2024
Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and from their incredible pollination abilities, plants are able to grow and thrive.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Though weed pollination depends on the amount of daylight, fall can still bring allergens like pollen from ragweed.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
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Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2024
Many plants also rely on bats to help with pollination and seed dispersal, including more than 300 fruit species, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Ruth Cronin, The Enquirer, 5 June 2024
Bees are essential to our ecosystem, and from their incredible pollination abilities, plants are able to grow and thrive.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 15 June 2024
Though weed pollination depends on the amount of daylight, fall can still bring allergens like pollen from ragweed.
—Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2024
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pollination
noun
pol·li·na·tion
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən
: the act or process of pollinating
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