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  • Stamen: The Male Reproductive Part of a Flower - Parts & Function
    The male part of a flower is called the stamen. It has two main parts:

    * Anther: This is the sac-like structure at the top of the stamen where pollen is produced.

    * Filament: This is a thin stalk that supports the anther and connects it to the base of the flower.

    Here's a simple breakdown:

    * Think of the stamen as a tiny stalk with a tiny bag on top.

    * The bag is the anther, and it holds the pollen.

    * The stalk is the filament, and it holds the anther up.

    Pollen is the male gamete (reproductive cell) of a flower. It is responsible for fertilizing the female ovule, which is located in the ovary of the flower.

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