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In position nearest to the axis.  

After flowering is over.  

(In pollen) a circular or slightly elliptic aperture.  

Pointing upwards at a slight angle from the vertical.  

Forming a continuing series of pores.  

Opening by pores.  

Small hole, usually used of anthers (when these open by an apical hole) or of the outer wall of pollen grains. A small opening, particularly in the skin. A small opening, particularly in the skin. Sweat glands secrete through one kind of pore, and hairs emerge from another. Pores in the tongue have a role…

Smooth, shiny, semi-transparent, white and thin, i.e. like porcelain.  

Pollen grain with one or more pores (i.e. pori); (Of anthers) opening by small hole(s) or pore(s).