Definition of Gemmation. Meaning of Gemmation. Synonyms of Gemmation

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Definition of Gemmation

Gemmation
Gemmation Gem*ma"tion, n. [Cf. F. gemmation.] 1. (Biol.) The formation of a new individual, either animal or vegetable, by a process of budding; an asexual method of reproduction; gemmulation; gemmiparity. See Budding. 2. (Bot.) The arrangement of buds on the stalk; also, of leaves in the bud.

Meaning of Gemmation from wikipedia

- "colonia" animal made up of a number of individuals which originate by gemmation or budding. As applied to animals, cormus is equivalent to polypidom....
- genetically identical polyps reproduce a****ually, either by budding (gemmation) or by dividing, whether longitudinally or transversely. Budding involves...
- via water. From Latin gemma, "jewel" 2.  A bud or propagule produced by gemmation, as in yeasts. geniculate Bent like a knee. geophilous Preferring an environment...
- television channel that broadcasts via the internet and via HbbTV. Born as a gemmation by his sister Sportitalia at the beginning of September 2005 with the...