Flowers
Definition
In botany, a flower is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants. It's where seeds are produced.
Analogy
Think of flowers as the dating app of the plant world. They're designed to attract pollinators (like bees) with their color and scent, just like how people use attractive photos and interesting bios on dating apps to attract potential matches.
Related terms
Pollination: The transfer of pollen from a male part of a plant to a female part of a plant, enabling fertilization and production of seeds.
Photosynthesis: The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with carbon dioxide and water.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem; it often used as an indicator for environmental health.
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