gemmipares (Meaning)
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gemmipares (n. pl.)
Animals which increase by budding, as hydroids.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gemmipares
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gemmipares Sentence Examples
- Certain species of corals and other marine invertebrates are gemmipares, reproducing by asexual budding.
- Gemmiparity is a form of parthenogenesis in which a new individual arises from a protrusion on the body of the parent.
- Gemmiparous organisms typically produce offspring that are genetically identical to themselves.
- The process of gemmiparity is regulated by various environmental factors, such as temperature and light.
- Gemmiparity allows some species to thrive in environments where sexual reproduction is difficult or impossible.
- Sea anemones are well-known gemmipares, forming new individuals by budding off their sides or basal discs.
- Bryozoans, also known as moss animals, are another group of gemmiparous marine organisms.
- Gemmiparity is an important reproductive strategy for many deep-sea organisms, where conditions for sexual reproduction are often unfavorable.
- Gemmiparous species often exhibit interconnected colonies, with numerous individuals budding off from a common progenitor.
- The study of gemmiparity provides insights into the evolution of asexual reproduction and the adaptability of marine organisms.
FAQs About the word gemmipares
Animals which increase by budding, as hydroids.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Certain species of corals and other marine invertebrates are gemmipares, reproducing by asexual budding.
Gemmiparity is a form of parthenogenesis in which a new individual arises from a protrusion on the body of the parent.
Gemmiparous organisms typically produce offspring that are genetically identical to themselves.
The process of gemmiparity is regulated by various environmental factors, such as temperature and light.
