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Pollen Sacs

Description:

Pollen sacs refer to the small compartments or pouches within the anthers of flowering plants, where pollen grains are produced and stored. These sacs are a crucial part of the plant's reproductive system, as they contain the male gametes necessary for fertilization.

Senses:

Noun (Plural):

1. The small compartments within the anthers of flowering plants where pollen grains are produced and stored.

Example: The bee collected pollen from the anthers and carried it in its pollen sacs.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, pollen sacs often refer to the small sac-like structures on the bodies of certain insects, such as bees, used for storing and transporting pollen.

Example: The bumblebee's pollen sacs were packed with vibrant yellow pollen as it buzzed from flower to flower.

Local Usage:

In local usage, pollen sacs might be referred to as "pollen pouches" or "pollen baskets" in certain regions.

Example: The honeybee's pollen baskets were filled to the brim with pollen as it returned to the beehive.

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