NEETBotanyMorphology of Flowering Plants
Can there be a variation in the length of filaments within a single flower?
Options
- ANo, the length of filaments is always the same within a flower
- BYes, there can be a variation in the length of filaments
- CIt depends on the flower species
- DIt depends on the type of stamen
Correct answer
B. Yes, there can be a variation in the length of filaments
Step-by-step solution
Stamens of flower may be united with other members such as petals or among themselves. When stamens are attached to the petals, they are epipetalous as in brinjal, or epiphyllous when attached to the perianth as in the flowers of lily. The stamens in a flower may either remain free (polyandrous) or may be united in varying degrees. The stamens may be united into one bunch or one bundle (monoadelphous) as in china rose, or two bundles (diadelphous) as in pea, or into more than two bundles (polyadelphous) as in citru