Pollen
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="pollen"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
Microscopic grains produced by the anther that contain the male gametophyte (microgametophyte) with its two sperm cells. Pollen walls contain sporopollenin, one of the most resistant biological materials, enabling fossilization over millions of years.
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