Definitions for gemmule
ˈdʒɛm yulgem·mule

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gemmulenoun

   the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible for heredity

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gemmulenoun

   A small gemma or bud of dormant embryonic cells produced by some freshwater sponges

2. gemmulenoun

   A hypothetical particle once thought to be the basis of heredity

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gemmule

   Gemmules are internal buds found in sponges and are involved in asexual reproduction. It is an asexually reproduced mass of cells, that is capable of developing into a new organism i.e., an adult sponge.

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1. gemmule

   A gemmule is a tough-coated dormant cluster of cells produced by sponges for survival in unfavorable environmental conditions. When the conditions become favorable again, it can develop into a new sponge. It is also a form of asexual reproduction in sponges. This term can also refer to a hypothetical unit of heredity proposed by Darwin, preceding the discovery of genes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gemmulenoun

   a little leaf bud, as the plumule between the cotyledons

2. Gemmulenoun

   one of the buds of mosses

3. Gemmulenoun

   one of the reproductive spores of algae

4. Gemmulenoun

   an ovule

5. Gemmulenoun

   a bud produced in generation by gemmation

6. Gemmulenoun

   one of the imaginary granules or atoms which, according to Darwin's hypothesis of pangenesis, are continually being thrown off from every cell or unit, and circulate freely throughout the system, and when supplied with proper nutriment multiply by self-division and ultimately develop into cells like those from which they were derived. They are supposed to be transmitted from the parent to the offspring, but are often transmitted in a dormant state during many generations and are then developed. See Pangenesis

7. Etymology: [L. gemmula, dim. of gemma: cf. F. gemmule. See Gem.]

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1. Gemmule

   Gemmules are internal buds found in sponges that are the result of asexual reproduction, and are a response to a hostile environment.They are resistant to desiccation, freezing, and anoxia and can lie around for long periods of time. These are similar to a bacterium's endospore. Gemmules are made up of amoebocytes surrounded by a layer of spicules and can survive conditions that would kill adult sponges. When the environment becomes less hostile, the gemmule resumes growing.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gemmule in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gemmule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gemmule
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gemmule
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemmule
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gemmule
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gemmule