Anthers and ___________ are parts of a stamen.

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Stamens:
Stamens form the third whorl, inner to petals. They are the male reproductive part of the flower.
Each stamen has two parts, a filament, and anther.
The filament is a thin, long slender part that carries the anther on top.
The anther is a bilobed structure present at the tip of the filament. An anther contains fine particles called pollen grains.
Final answer: Anthers and filament are parts of a stamen.

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