In the members of family Malvaceae, anthers are described as

Diadelphous and dithecous

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Diadelphous and monothecous

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Monadelphous and dithecous

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Monadelphous and monothecous

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Solution

The correct option is C Monadelphous and monothecous
The androecium of Malvaceae members consists of numerous monadelphous stamens with apically divergent filaments bearing 1-celled anthers. Hence, it is called as monadelphous and monothecous. It is also characterized by the presence of stellate hairs and mucilaginous sap.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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