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gonoblastid Meaning
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gonoblastid (n.)
A reproductive bud of a hydroid; a simple gonophore.
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A reproductive bud of a hydroid; a simple gonophore.
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The gonoblastid is the first visible sign of a new polyp budding from the parent colony.
Gonoblastids are small, sac-like structures that contain the rudiments of a new polyp.
The gonoblastid gradually develops into a fully formed polyp over time.
Gonoblastids can be found on the surface of the parent colony or on specialized stalks.