Anther connective
Stamens of Grias peruviana. Photo by C. Carollo.
Creator(s): C. Carollo
Description: Stamens of Grias peruviana based on Peters 84-55 from Loreto, Peru. Note the versatile anthers; prescence of four thecae per stamen (two on each side of the connective) as indicated for the anther in the center of the image; and the angular, fleshy filaments.
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Title
Anther connective
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Definition
The tissue that connects the thecae on one side of an anther to the thecae on the other side.
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