pollinating insects

collocation in English

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pollinate
verb[T]
uk
/ˈpɒl.ə.neɪt/us
/ˈpɑː.lə.neɪt/
to take pollen from one plant or part of a plant to another so that new plant seeds can ...
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insect
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.sekt/us
/ˈɪn.sekt/
a type of very small animal with six legs, a body divided into three parts and usually two pairs of wings, or, more generally, any similar very ...
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Since bees see in the ultraviolet range, these flowers are more attractive to the pollinating insects.
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As in many other plants, the petals of the orchid flowers serve to attract pollinating insects and protect essential organs.
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The distinctive umbels and floral nectaries attract pollinating insects.
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This plant is an important host for a number of pollinating insects including certain endangered species.
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These plants create nectar, which attract pollinating insects and sometimes other animals such as birds.
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Flowering takes place over a period of four to six weeks, giving maximum exposure to pollinating insects.
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The flowers are visible under ultraviolet light and it is believed that this makes them attractive to pollinating insects.
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Their rapid rise to dominance of terrestrial ecosystems is thought to have been propelled by coevolution with pollinating insects.
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Furthermore, the male plants emit a foul-smelling odour while flowering to attract pollinating insects.
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Bees are normally referred to as' pollinating insects'.
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Other threats include cattle, off-road vehicles, fire suppression, and loss of pollinating insects.
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Pesticides, including those used for mosquito control, may have reduced the numbers of pollinating insects.
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Insecticides may damage populations of important pollinating insects.
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These should not be applied to flowers visited by pollinating insects.
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More commonly, mature pollen grains separate and are dispensed by wind or water, pollinating insects, birds or other pollination vectors.
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In some species there is no such end and the plant only provides pollen to pollinating insects.
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The forested areas around the city are also important for the citys air quality and as a breeding place for pollinating insects needed for agriculture.
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