gemmation

[ je-mey-shuhn ]

noun

, Biology.

1. reproduction by gemmae.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gemmation¹

From the French word gemmation, dating back to 1750–60. See gemmate, -ion

Example Sentences

Gemmation is a far commoner occurrence amongst the simpler than amongst the more highly organised forms.

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This mode of gemmation is connected by a series of gradations with the normal external gemmation.

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The true asexual modes of reproduction amongst the Metazoa consist of fission and gemmation.

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These may be classified in three groups: fission, budding or gemmation, spore formation.

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Both fission and gemmation when incomplete lead to the formation of colonies.

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