In the genus Pinus, the microsporophylls are compactly arranged to form which structure?
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Correct answer: Pollen cones
Pollen cones, or male strobili, consist of numerous microsporophylls arranged spirally on a central axis. Each microsporophyll bears microsporangia where pollen grains are produced.
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