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The plants are pollinated by bees.
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But ongoing conservation efforts for the coyote-like predator might not only help maintain local wildlife populations—their penchant for sweet snacks may also pollinate plants.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly, which pollinates plants and flutters through backyards in nearly every U.S. state, is deserving of federal protections.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Some species also pollinate plants and facilitate seed dispersal.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024
Once pollinated and fertilized, the flower gradually turns upright, eventually maturing into a dry, woody capsule filled with thousands of seeds.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
In early December, federal wildlife officials will decide whether the monarch butterfly, which pollinates plants and flutters through backyards in nearly every U.S. state, is deserving of federal protections.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Some species also pollinate plants and facilitate seed dispersal.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Oct. 2024
Once pollinated and fertilized, the flower gradually turns upright, eventually maturing into a dry, woody capsule filled with thousands of seeds.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pollinate
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“Pollinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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