pollinator

/ˈpɒlɪneɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

An animal, such as a bee, butterfly, or bat, that transfers pollen from one plant to another, facilitating the reproduction of plants.

“The garden’s pollinators included a variety of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.”

Synonyms

  • pollen carrier
  • pollen vector

Antonyms

  • plant disease agent
  • pollen destroyer