Term:
Anther dehiscence poricidal
Anther dehiscence poricidal
Definition:
Anthers that open (dehisce) and release pollen via a terminal pore.
Anthers that open (dehisce) and release pollen via a terminal pore.
Notes:
In the New World Lecytidaceae, only species of Gustavia have poricidal anthers. Poricidal anthers are associated with buzz pollination by bees. Some species of the closely related Scytopetalaceae of the Old World also have poricidal anthers. Scytopetalaceae are sister to the Lecythidaceae (Mori et al., 2007).
In the New World Lecytidaceae, only species of Gustavia have poricidal anthers. Poricidal anthers are associated with buzz pollination by bees. Some species of the closely related Scytopetalaceae of the Old World also have poricidal anthers. Scytopetalaceae are sister to the Lecythidaceae (Mori et al., 2007).