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Definition of pollination
: 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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Recent Examples of pollination from the Web
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So, food supplies could be affected if low populations of pollinators prevent proper pollination.
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The Ritz-Carlton cruising move comes at a time of what feels like tremendous cross-pollination for travel companies of all kinds.
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But this cross-pollination is complicated, and the overlap, for Eddy, brings some contradiction.
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Use it as a tool to teach your children about nature and pollination.
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A two-mile hike for age 16 and older to identify species and learn about pollination.
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Butterflies: Nature’s Festival of Colors A two-mile hike for age 16 and older to identify species and learn about pollination. 9-11 a.m. Patuxent Research Refuge, North Tract, 230 Bald Eagle Dr., Laurel. 301-497-5887.
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Also, high summer temperatures (days in the 90s and nights in the 70s) interfere with pollination.
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Almonds, for instance, are completely reliant on honeybee pollination.
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First Known Use of pollination
1873
POLLINATION Defined for Kids
pollination
playDefinition of pollination for Students
: the transfer of pollen from a stamen to a pistil of a flower or from a male cone to a female cone
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See words that rhyme with pollination Spanish Central: Translation of pollination Nglish: Translation of pollination for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pollination
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