Word
pollination
Phoneticspol·li·na·tion
US/ˌpɑɫəˈneɪʃən/
UK/pˌɒlɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the process of moving pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part. This is how many plants make new seeds and grow more plants.
n. the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower, which is necessary for the fertilization of the ovule.
Examples
“Bees help with the pollination of many garden flowers.”
“The lack of bees in the region led to a significant decrease in the pollination of local crops.”
“Successful pollination is a delicate balance between the structural design of the flower and the specific behaviors of the insects or birds that visit it.”
Examples
simple
“Bees help with the pollination of many garden flowers.”
contextual
“The lack of bees in the region led to a significant decrease in the pollination of local crops.”
complex
“Successful pollination is a delicate balance between the structural design of the flower and the specific behaviors of the insects or birds that visit it.”
Real-World Examples
“They support an estimated 75% of global crop pollination, and nearly 90% of all flowering plants .” “Thus, as the climate changes, the pollinator community in a region and its pollination performance will inevitably change.” Word family
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