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Reproduction
Reproduction in Plants and Animals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anther | The part of a flower that contains the pollen. |
| ovary | A female reproductive organ that produces eggs. |
| pistil | The female structure of the flower. (contains the stigma, style, and ovary) |
| pollination | The process of fertilizing flowers by transferring pollen from the male to female parts. |
| petals | The, often brightly colored, part of a flower surrounding the center. |
| mating ritual | A specific, often elaborate, set of behaviors or actions performed by animals to attract, select, and secure a mate for reproduction. |
| seed dispersal | The ecological process by which seeds or seed-bearing fruits are transported away from their parent plant to new locations. |