Meaning & use
pollinator
An animal or insect that carries pollen between flowers, helping plants reproduce.
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Butterflies are important pollinators for many wildflowers in the meadow.
Farmers plant flowering borders to attract pollinators to their vegetable fields.
A note on using this word
Bees are the most well-known pollinators, but bats, moths, and even some birds also perform this role.
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