nectary

[US]/ˈnɛktəri/
[UK]/ˈnɛktəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a glandular structure in plants that secretes nectar; the tubular or cavity structure in certain insects that produces nectar
Word Forms
Pluralnectaries

Phrases & Collocations

nectary structure

nectary glands

nectary fluid

nectary production

nectary function

nectary secretion

nectary attraction

nectary role

nectary activity

nectary development

Example Sentences

the flower's nectary attracts bees for pollination.

the nectary produces sweet nectar to lure insects.

some plants have specialized nectaries for different pollinators.

the nectary is located at the base of the flower.

insects often visit the nectary for food.

the nectar from the nectary is rich in sugars.

many species rely on the nectary for survival.

the shape of the nectary can influence pollination success.

some birds also feed on nectar from the nectary.

the study focused on the role of the nectary in plant reproduction.

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