pollinate
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The insects were identified as Andrena regularis, commonly called the "regular mining bee," a solitary wild bee species that nests underground and helps pollinate crops and wild plants.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
For Cheradeep Ma venturing out at night to pollinate dragon fruit plants at his farm in Wayanad, in the southern state of Kerala, could be deadly.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Insects are essential members of the web of life that pollinate many flowering plants, serve as a food source for birds and animals, and perform other important ecological services.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
Insects pollinate plants, provide critical protein for all kinds of baby birds and nourish the soil.
From New York Times • Jun. 3, 2024
He kills thousands of harmless insects as well, including some that actually do good, such as bees that pollinate the flowers and give us honey.
From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall
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