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Anther

Noun:

1. The part of a flower's stamen that contains the pollen, typically located at the tip.

Example sentence: The anther releases pollen that fertilizes the plant's ovules.

Related products:

• Pollen Collector
• Flower Identification Book

Noun:

2. In certain algae and fungi, a structure that produces and releases reproductive cells.

Example sentence: The anther of the seaweed releases spores into the water.

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• Algae Cultivation Kit
• Fungi Identification Book

Noun:

3. A male reproductive organ in certain insects, containing the sperm.

Example sentence: The beetle's anther is positioned at the end of its abdomen.

Related products:

• Insect Breeding Kit
• Insect Identification Book