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Noun: gemma (gemmae)  je-mu
  1. Small asexual reproductive structure in e.g. liverworts and mosses that detaches from the parent and develops into a new individual
    "Gemmae allow rapid colonization of new areas by some bryophytes"

Derived forms: gemmae

Type of: reproductive structure

Encyclopedia: Gemma, Andrea