gemmule
/ˈdʒɛmˌjul/
noun
- A small bud or growth that can develop into a new organism, especially in sponges.
- Scientists study gemmules to understand how some animals reproduce without mating.
- The sponge releases gemmules that can survive harsh conditions and grow into new sponges.
- Under the microscope, the gemmule looked like a tiny cluster of cells.
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