wind-fertilized (Meaning)
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wind-fertilized (a.)
Anemophilous; fertilized by pollen borne by the wind.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wind-fertilized
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wind-fertilized Sentence Examples
- Wind-fertilized plants have evolved specialized adaptations to disperse their pollen over long distances via wind currents.
- The lightweight, dry pollen of wind-fertilized plants is easily picked up and carried by the wind.
- Many wind-fertilized plants have elongated stamens and large stigmas to increase the chances of pollen capture.
- The anthers of wind-fertilized flowers often release pollen in large quantities to ensure ample coverage for fertilization.
- Wind-fertilized plants often grow in dense stands or areas with high winds, enhancing pollen dispersal.
- Examples of wind-fertilized plants include grasses, trees such as birch and oak, and weeds like dandelions.
- Wind-fertilized plants play a significant role in ecosystem dynamics, providing food sources for insects and other animals.
- Understanding wind-fertilized plant adaptations aids in predicting species distribution and potential for invasive species.
- Wind-fertilized plants can be engineered to increase pollen production and improve fertilization rates for agricultural purposes.
- The study of wind-fertilized plants deepens our knowledge of plant diversity and reproductive strategies in the natural world.
FAQs About the word wind-fertilized
Anemophilous; fertilized by pollen borne by the wind.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Wind-fertilized plants have evolved specialized adaptations to disperse their pollen over long distances via wind currents.
The lightweight, dry pollen of wind-fertilized plants is easily picked up and carried by the wind.
Many wind-fertilized plants have elongated stamens and large stigmas to increase the chances of pollen capture.
The anthers of wind-fertilized flowers often release pollen in large quantities to ensure ample coverage for fertilization.
