nectary in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Nectary: a specialized gland in plants that secretes nectar to attract pollinators.
Sample Sentences
- The nectar produced in the nectary attracts various pollinators to the flowering plant.
- In botany, a nectary is a specialized gland that secretes sugary fluid to entice insects.
- Bees are particularly drawn to the bright blooms, where they find abundant food in the nectary.
- Some species have evolved to have hidden nectaries, making pollination a more exclusive affair.
- The study of plant-nectar interactions reveals fascinating insights into ecology and evolution.