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amateur – adj. describing a person who does something such as a sport or hobby for pleasure and not as a job

species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants

pollination – n. the process of moving the very fine, usually yellow dust that is produced by a plant for reproduction to another plant

habitat – n. the place or type of place where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives or grows

smartphone(s) – n. a mobile telephone that can be used to send and receive e-mail, connect to the Internet and take photographs

hive(s) – n. a place where bees live and usually lay eggs or take care of their young

honey – n. a thick, sweet substance made by bees

vulnerable – adj. easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally

initiative – n. a plan or program that is intended to solve a problem