Present participle of gemmate; the process of reproducing or propagating through the formation of buds.
From 'gemmate' (to reproduce by budding) + '-ing' (present participle/gerund suffix). A progressive form indicating an ongoing process of bud formation and reproduction.
A hydra under a microscope that's actively gemmating is like watching a tiny creature casually making a photocopy of itself in real-time—it's one of nature's creepiest and coolest processes!
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