👉 A pollinator is a type of insect that plays an essential role in the pollination process, which is the transfer of pollen from one plant to another. Pollinators include bees, butterflies, wasps, ants, and certain species of birds. They play important roles in maintaining ecological balance by transferring pollen between plants, which fertilizes them and helps seed dispersals. Pollinizers are also known as "pollination engines" or "carrier plants." They help to break down the protective covering