pollen basket

pollen basket

 
noun
(of bees) a smooth area on the hind tibia of each leg fringed with long hairs and serving to transport pollen.
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Also called corbicula.

Origin:
1855–60
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pollen basket
 
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Technical name: corbicula the part of the hind leg of a bee that is specialized for carrying pollen, typically consisting of a trough bordered by long hairs

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