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Buzz Pollination

Buzz pollination, also known as sonication, is a technique some bees use to release pollen from flowers that have tightly held pollen, like tomatoes, blueberries, and certain wildflowers. In buzz pollination, a bee grabs onto a flower and vibrates its flight muscles rapidly without moving its wings. This vibration, or "buzz," causes the flower to … Continue reading Buzz Pollination