Blastogenesis (Noun)
Meaning 1
Asexual reproduction by budding.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Blastogenesis is a type of asexual reproduction in which a new organism grows from a part of a parent's body, often through the process of budding.
- The process of blastogenesis allows certain species of plants and animals to reproduce rapidly and efficiently without the need for gametes.
- In some species of coral, blastogenesis occurs through the formation of buds that eventually break off to form new colonies.
- Blastogenesis is commonly observed in certain types of fungi, where it allows for the rapid production of new individuals.
- The study of blastogenesis in asexual reproduction has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of development and growth in various organisms.
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Meaning 2
Theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted by germ plasm.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.