Gemmated

/ˈdʒɛmeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Having produced or reproduced through gemmae; characterized by or showing budding reproduction; marked with bud-like formations.

Etymology

From 'gemmate' (to bud) + '-ed' (past participle/adjectival ending). This creates an adjective describing something that exhibits the process or result of gemmation.

Kelly Says

A gemmated organism is basically one that made copies of itself through budding—it's nature's way of photocopying rather than creating something entirely new.

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