gemmation Synonyms
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gemmation Meaning
gemmation (n)
asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individual
gemmation (n.)
The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding.
The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.
gemmation Sentence Examples
- Hydra exhibits gemmation, a form of asexual reproduction where new individuals bud off from existing ones.
- Gemmation in flatworms involves the formation of discs that eventually develop into new worms.
- The sea anemone Anthopleura elicits gemmation to establish new colonies and expand its habitat.
- In certain yeast species, gemmation results in the formation of daughter cells that are slightly smaller than their parent cells.
- The process of gemmation in sea stars resembles that of Hydra, with new arms emerging from the central disc.
- Gemmation in plants, such as ferns, produces adventitious buds that give rise to new fronds.
- Scientists are studying the potential applications of gemmation in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
- Gemmation in corals occurs through the formation of small, bud-like outgrowths known as corallites.
- The rate of gemmation in certain organisms can be influenced by environmental factors, such as temperature and nutrient availability.
- Gemmation provides a unique form of asexual reproduction that enables organisms to rapidly expand their populations or colonize new areas.
FAQs About the word gemmation
asexual reproduction in which a local growth on the surface or in the body of the parent becomes a separate individualThe formation of a new individual, either
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Hydra exhibits gemmation, a form of asexual reproduction where new individuals bud off from existing ones.
Gemmation in flatworms involves the formation of discs that eventually develop into new worms.
The sea anemone Anthopleura elicits gemmation to establish new colonies and expand its habitat.
In certain yeast species, gemmation results in the formation of daughter cells that are slightly smaller than their parent cells.
