Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of a young cob of maize are:

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In a cob of maize, each ovary has a long silky (hair) style, called corn silk. Collectively, these styles protrude at the end of a young cob. The grains are formed on the cob which remains covered by leafy bracts.

Long filamentous threads protruding at the end of a young cob of maize are:

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