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What is the meaning of pistillate and staminate flower and types of gametes in them?
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∙ 12y ago
the staminate also known as the androecium is composed of the organs of the male reproductive system (flower). these are the anther and filament.
the pistillate on the other hand (gynoecium) is composed of the organs of the female reproductive system. these are the pistil, style and ovary.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoSome flowers contain both stamen and pistil, the two parts of the flower required for reproduction. Staminate flowers only contain the stamen, which produces pollen, while pistillate flowers only contain the pistil, or the part that accepts the pollen to create seeds.
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∙ 12y agostaminate=pollen grains or male gamete or antherozoid
pistillate= female gamete or egg or ovum
staminate means stamen bearing , unisexual male flower
pistillate means pistil bearing, unisexual female flower
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∙ 10y agostaminate flower - a flower that has no pistil but has a stamen
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∙ 9y agoStamen in flowers produce the pollen that contain the male sex cells for plants. The pistil, however, is what contains the ovum, with the female sex cells.
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Why can't a staminate produce seeds?
Because a pistol provides the seed and a staminate flower only have stamens.
What flowers have a pistil?
Members of the family Cucurbitaceae like melons and squashes have pistillate (female) and staminate (male) flowers on the same plant separately. On the other hand, in date palm the plants bearing pistillate flowers are separate.
What part of the flower contains pollen grains?
The anther (the male gametes) contains the pollen grains.
Does all the cells within a flower undergo meiosis just prior to pollination?
No. Only the cells that produce the gametes undergo meiosis.
Why do flower have pollen?
pollen grains are the male gametes .And if there wont be any pollen then what will fuse with the female gamete.................... Thus female gametes need pollen to reproduce as with out it there wont be any flowers in the world In other words the pollen fertilizes the ovary, in order to create a new flower :):) xxx
What are the difference between staminate and pistillate flowers?
the staminate also known as the androecium is composed of the organs of the male reproductive system (flower). these are the anther and filament. the pistillate on the other hand (gynoecium) is composed of the organs of the female reproductive system. these are the pistil, style and ovary.
Is the hibiscus flower a pistillate flower?
2+2=1
Why can't a staminate produce seeds?
Because a pistol provides the seed and a staminate flower only have stamens.
Example of staminate flowers?
Cucumbers, holly, and chrysanthemums have staminate flowers. A staminate flower has working stamens, but not functioning carpels. This is sometimes referred to as a "male" plant. Most flowers have functioning stamens and carpels.
Why Can a staminate flower not produce seeds?
because it is not able to reach the water and soil
What are examples of pistillate flowers?
shrubroot flower and rose
Where are the male and female sex cells in the flower?
gametes
Where are the male and the female sex cells in the flower?
gametes
Where female gametes of flower formed?
The Gametes in female are overy. the overy produce hormones and gametes, which is by the uterine fallopian tube....Ar
What flowers have a pistil?
Members of the family Cucurbitaceae like melons and squashes have pistillate (female) and staminate (male) flowers on the same plant separately. On the other hand, in date palm the plants bearing pistillate flowers are separate.
Where are gametes located in a flower?
The male gametes are located in the pollen of the flower. Hence, the new growth of flowers through the process of pollination. ----------------- In general it is located in the stamen region of the flower. The stamen includes the filament and the anther and when the anther bursts, pollen comes about.
On a flower what moves down to the ovary?
The male gametes in the pollen tubes.
