Category: Science
Created by: absit.nomen
Number of Blossarys: 5
English (EN) 
Proboscis (Latin proboscis, the latinisation of the Greek προβοσκίς (proboskis), which comes from πρό (pro) "forth, forward, before"[2] + βόσκω (bosko), "to feed, to nourish")is a tube for collecting ...
Pollen is a fine to coarse powder containing the microgametophytes of seed plants, which produce the male gametes (sperm cells). Pollen grains have a hard coat that protects the sperm cells during ...
Petal is the next whorl toward the apex, composed of units called petals, which are typically thin, soft and colored to attract animals that help the process of pollination.
Ovary is the structure at the bottom of the carpel which produces ovules internally (the "female" part of the flower). It is a part of the female reproductive organ of the flower or gynoecium. ...
The mandibles represent the strong jaws of the bee. They help the bee to eat, fight, feed the larvae and clean the hive.
The main function of the bee's legs is movement, however bees also use their legs to manipulate and carry pollen and propolis (a resin substance from trees). The hair on the legs help dust off pollen ...
The hindwing's main function is also flight and can at times be attached to the forewings by hooks called hamuli so both pairs of wings can beat in sychrony. It is also used to fan away heat and cool ...
