What does pollinia mean?
In botany, a pollinium is a mass of pollen that is produced by a single anther of a stamen, and is often associated with a pollinia sac or pollinia tube. Pollinia can also refer to the pollen-bearing structures of certain orchids.
Example
"The pollinia of the orchid were carefully collected and examined under a microscope."
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