pollen
Example Sentences
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At this time of year tree pollen, and particularly birch, is the main reason why people may be suffering from hay fever.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Even more striking, the nutrient profile of larvae matched that of bees feeding naturally, suggesting the supplement closely replicates real pollen nutrition.
From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026
It was hard to keep the pollen out of the porch, and even harder to keep people in.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
Additional experiments showed that it can also infect several other algae species and can even feed on pollen grains.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
A bee flies from one blossom to another, burying half its body in the petals, emerging coated with pollen, intent on its task.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
Vocabulary lists containing pollen
Life Science: Plants
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Plants (Botany) - Introduction
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Plants (Botany) - Middle School
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