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pollen basket

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pollen basket
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the part of the hind leg of a bee that is specialized for carrying pollen, typically consisting of a trough bordered by long hairs Technical name corbicula
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After a foraging expedition, these `corbiculae', or pollen baskets, can be seen stuffed full of bright orange or yellow pollen.
 
 
 
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