The fusion of stamens with each other is called cohesion of stamens.
On the basis of nature and degree of fusion, cohesion of stamens is classified as:
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Type
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Description
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Example
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Adelphous
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Filaments are fused but anthers are free.
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Hibiscus
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Syngenesious
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Anthers are fused, but filaments free.
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Sunflower
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Synandrous
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Stamens show fusion along the entire length ( Both filaments and anthers are fused)
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Cucurbita
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