Pollen pot

Pronunciation
/POH-len POT/
Category
Behavior
Singular
Pollen pot
Plural
Pollen pots

Definition

A structure found in the hive for storing pollen collected by bees.

Etymology

From the Latin 'pollen' and 'pot', referring to the storage of pollen.

Example

The pollen pot in the beehive is filled with pollen carried by worker bees.

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Usage Notes

Pollen pots are used by bees to store pollen inside the hive for later use.