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Gemmation

Noun:

1. The process of producing a bud from a plant or animal.

Example: The gemmation on the rose plant was a sign of new growth.

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Noun:

2. A type of asexual reproduction where a new organism forms from a bud on the parent organism.

Example: Hydra reproduce through gemmation, producing small buds that develop into new individuals.

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Verb:

1. The act of producing or forming a bud on a plant or animal.

Example: Yeast cells gemmate by forming small protrusions that eventually develop into new cells.

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Participle:

1. The state of actively budding or producing buds.

Example: The plant exhibited gemmating branches, showcasing its vigorous growth.

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