Meaning & use

pollinator

noun·Academic

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.

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Bees are the most well-known pollinators, but bats, moths, and even some birds also perform this role.

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