The pollen-producing part of a stamen, typically consisting of two lobes connected by tissue called the connective. It contains microsporangia where pollen grains develop and mature.
From Greek 'antheros' meaning 'flowery' or 'blooming,' derived from 'anthos' (flower). The term was adopted in the 18th century to describe these flowering, pollen-bearing structures.
Anthers are like nature's salt shakers - they're perfectly designed to release pollen at just the right moment, some popping open explosively while others have tiny pores that shake out pollen grain by grain!
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