The stamen of a flower — the part that produces pollen — consists of a slender stalk, called a filament and an anther. The filament supports the anther, which is where pollen develops.

What is a filament on a flower?

filament. [ fĭl′ə-mənt ] A fine or slender thread, wire, or fiber. The part of a stamen that supports the anther of a flower; the stalk of a stamen. See more at flower.

What is filament in biology?

In biology, a protein filament is a "long chain of proteins, such as those found in hair, muscle, or in flagella". They are often bundled together for strength and rigidity. Some cellular examples include: Microfilaments (actin filaments in the cytoskeleton)