An anther dehiscing towards the centre of the flower is known as

Extrose

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Introse

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Introse
There are modes of dehiscence of the anthers found in the case of angiospermic flowers. Introse is the form of dehiscence which is in the inward direction. The anthers break and the pollen grains are liberated towards the center of the flower. In the case of Dianthus, there is introse form of dehiscence.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Introse'.

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