noun
- The inner layer of tissue lining the anther of a flower, which helps in pollen development and release.
Usage: botanical term; plural: endothecia or endothecium
Examples
- The endothecia of the anther contains specialized cells that support pollen maturation.
- Botanists study the endothecia to understand how pollen is released during flowering.
- The structure of the endothecia varies among different plant species.
- Under the microscope, the endothecia appears as a distinct tissue layer within the anther.