Pollinator ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pollinator ( noun )

An organism, often an insect, that transfers pollen from the male reproductive organs of a plant to the female reproductive organs, thus enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.

Origin:

From pollinate + -or.

Examples:

1. Bees are important pollinators of many crops.
2. Many plants rely on wind or animals as their primary pollinators.
3. The flowers have evolved to attract pollinators with their bright colors and sweet nectar.
4. The loss of pollinators could have a devastating effect on global food production.
5. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths are also pollinators.

(As a verb)

Pollinator ( verb )

An organism, often an insect, that transfers pollen from the male reproductive organs of a plant to the female reproductive organs, thus enabling fertilization and the production of seeds.

Origin:

From pollinate + -or.

Examples:

1. Bees are important pollinators of many crops.
2. Many plants rely on wind or animals as their primary pollinators.
3. The flowers have evolved to attract pollinators with their bright colors and sweet nectar.
4. The loss of pollinators could have a devastating effect on global food production.
5. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and moths are also pollinators.