pollen grain
Plant's male cell
A pollen grain is a microscopic particle produced by seed plants, containing male reproductive cells.
Pollen grains travel by wind, water, or pollinators to fertilize other plants.
They're also responsible for seasonal allergies: The pollen count is high today.
- antherPollen-producing structure
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
- germinationSeed's initial growth phase
- allergy seasonPeak pollen exposure period
- apertureAdjustable optical inlet
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