pollination
Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
Exemplos
3 de 5Bees are very important for the pollination of flowers in our garden.
Bees are very important for the pollination of flowers in our garden.
The study examines how climate change affects natural pollination cycles.
The study examines how climate change affects natural pollination cycles.
I saw a butterfly doing some pollination on the roses earlier.
I saw a butterfly doing some pollination on the roses earlier.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Pollen' at a 'Station' — the bee picks up pollen at one flower station and drops it at the next.
Quiz rápido
Many fruits cannot grow without _____ from insects.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pollination
Exemplos
Bees are very important for the pollination of flowers in our garden.
everydayBees are very important for the pollination of flowers in our garden.
The study examines how climate change affects natural pollination cycles.
formalThe study examines how climate change affects natural pollination cycles.
I saw a butterfly doing some pollination on the roses earlier.
informalI saw a butterfly doing some pollination on the roses earlier.
Cross-pollination occurs when pollen is delivered to a flower of a different plant.
academicCross-pollination occurs when pollen is delivered to a flower of a different plant.
Our company invests in sustainable pollination technology for local farmers.
businessOur company invests in sustainable pollination technology for local farmers.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
cross-pollination of ideas
the sharing or mixing of different ideas to create something new
self-pollination
when a plant pollinates itself without help from others
pollination services
the economic value provided by insects that pollinate crops
Frequentemente confundido com
Pollination is just the movement of pollen; fertilization is the actual joining of cells to create a seed.
Germination is when a seed starts to grow into a plant, which happens after pollination.
Notas de uso
While mainly a scientific term, it is common in everyday conversations about gardening, food, and the environment.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the process 'pollination' with the insect 'pollinator' or the yellow powder 'pollen'.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'Pollen' at a 'Station' — the bee picks up pollen at one flower station and drops it at the next.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'pollen' meaning fine flour or dust, combined with the suffix '-ation' indicating a process.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Pollination is a major topic in global environmental movements because of the declining bee populations.
Quiz rápido
Many fruits cannot grow without _____ from insects.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pollination
Vocabulário relacionado
Mais palavras de nature
rainforest
A1A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.
tundra
A1A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.
wetland
A1A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.
coral reef
A1A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.
vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
seedling
A1A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
sapling
A1A sapling is a very young tree with a thin trunk. It is the stage of growth after a seed sprouts but before it becomes a large, mature tree.
Comentários (0)
Faça Login para ComentarComece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente
Comece Grátis