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gemma

/ˈdʒɛm.ə/

翻译: 某些植物(如苔类和藓类)产生的一种小型无性生殖结构,从母体分离后可发育成新的个体。

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noun

/ˈdʒɛm.ə/C2formalscientific
  • zh某些植物(如苔类和藓类)产生的一种小型无性生殖结构,从母体分离后可发育成新的个体。

A small asexual reproductive structure found in certain plants like liverworts and mosses, which detaches from the parent organism and develops into a new individual.

  1. Asexual reproductive structureC1formalscientific

    A small, multicellular bud or propagule that detaches from the parent plant (such as liverworts and mosses) and develops into a new individual.

    zh芽胞

    • The liverwort produces gemmae in special cups on its surface.
    • Each gemma can grow into a new plant when it lands on suitable soil.
    • Mosses often rely on gemmae for asexual reproduction.