STAMEN Meaning and
Definition
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Stamen refers to one of the male reproductive organs of a flower, typically found in the center of the flower. It is categorized as the pollen-producing part of the flower, responsible for the production and release of pollen, a fine powdery substance that contains the male reproductive cells (sperm).
In its basic structure, a stamen typically consists of two main parts: the filament and the anther. The filament is a thin, elongated stalk-like structure that holds the anther at its tip. The anther, a more prominent part, is usually located at the upper end of the filament and is composed of lobes or sacs known as microsporangia. Within these microsporangia, microspore mother cells undergo meiosis to produce microspores, which then develop into pollen grains.
The arrangement and number of stamens in a flower can vary, but they are usually found in multiples. In some flowers, stamens can be numerous and tightly packed, while in others they may be fewer or even absent. In certain species, the stamens may also possess different shapes, lengths, or colors, contributing to the overall appearance and variation among flowers.
The stamen is an essential component in the process of pollination, as it produces pollen that can be transferred to the female reproductive structure of another flower, enabling fertilization and subsequent seed production.
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1. Power of endurance (usually in the plural form, stamina). 2. In botany, the male element of a flower; it consists typically of a slender stalk (the filament), tipped with the pollen bearing part (the anther).
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of STAMEN
The word "stamen" comes from the Latin word "stāmen", which means "thread" or "thread of the warp" in reference to weaving. In botany, the term was used to describe the thread-like structure that supports the anther, the part of a flower where pollen is produced. The Latin word "stāmen" shares its root with the verb "stāre" which means "to stand". This reflects the upright position of the stamen in a flower.
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