Pollination Definition
Pollination moves pollen between flowers. This is necessary to make seeds that grow into new plants.
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Pollination and Seed Dispersal
Fun Facts
- Bees and other insects are pollinators.
- Wind and rain can move pollen from plant to plant.
- Most plants depend on animals for pollination.
Why Do We Need To Know About Pollination
Pollination shows us how nature is connected. Animals help plants reproduce by moving pollen from one flower to another. Knowing about pollination is useful for farming.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Pollen needs to be moved from one flower to another.
- Animals help plants move pollen and seeds.
- Wind and water also help plants move their seeds.
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