Anther specializations related to the division of labor in Microlicia cordata (Spreng.) Cham. (Melastomataceae)
ABSTRACT In heterantherous flowers, some anthers have an attraction and feeding function, while others are related to plant reproduction. Microlicia cordata has dimorphic stamens organized in two cycles: the antesepalous one with large stamens and pink anthers, and the antepetalous one with small st...
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Sociedade Botânica do Brasil
2018-03-01
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Series: | Acta Botânica Brasílica |
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