Differentiate between anther and pollen

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The pollen-bearing portion of the stamen in the flower is called the anther.
Pollen, on the other hand, is a granular material generated by flowers.
Anther Pollen
The anther is the part of the male reproductive organ of the flower called the stamen. The pollen is embedded in another.
It is a locular structure that contains pollen grains. It is a granular structure that contains materials for pollen germination.
It produces pollen grains during its maturation. It produces pollen tubes when it comes in contact with the stigma.

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Anther	Pollen
The anther is the part of the male reproductive organ of the flower called the stamen.	The pollen is embedded in another.
It is a locular structure that contains pollen grains.	It is a granular structure that contains materials for pollen germination.
It produces pollen grains during its maturation.	It produces pollen tubes when it comes in contact with the stigma.