Pollination & Seed Dispersal

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What is pollination?

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Pollination is the transfer of pollen from one flower to another, which helps plants make seeds.

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What do insects do during pollination?

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Insects like bees and butterflies carry pollen from flower to flower.

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What is a seed?

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A seed is a part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

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What is the role of fruit in plants?

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Fruit grows around the seed to protect it and help it spread.

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What is seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal is how seeds are spread away from the parent plant to grow in new places.

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How can seeds be dispersed?

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Seeds can be dispersed by wind, water, animals, or by bursting open.

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What is nectar?

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Nectar is a sweet liquid made by flowers to attract insects for pollination.

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What is a mealybug?

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A mealybug is a small insect that can harm plants by sucking their juices.

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Why do plants need pollination?

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Plants need pollination to produce seeds, which can grow into new plants.

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What happens if a plant does not get pollinated?

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If a plant does not get pollinated, it cannot make seeds and will not grow new plants.