collect pollen

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Refers to the action of bees or other insects taking pollen from flowers.

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  • Bees diligently collect pollen from flowering plants.
  • The entomologist observed the insects collecting pollen.
  • Hummingbirds also collect pollen as they feed on nectar.
  • She taught her children how bees collect pollen for their hive.
  • In spring, many different species collect pollen.
  • The scientist studied the methods by which various bees collect pollen.
  • Without insects to collect pollen, many plants would not be able to reproduce.
  • Have you ever seen a bee with its legs laden, collecting pollen?
  • The primary role of worker bees is to collect pollen and nectar.
  • Some advanced robotic devices are designed to mimic insects and collect pollen.