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gemmule

/ˈdʒɛmjuːl/

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noun

原芽，芽球。

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

Examples :

"During biology class, we learned that a freshwater sponge can survive winter by forming a gemmule, a protective bud containing dormant cells. "

在生物课上，我们学到淡水海绵可以通过形成原芽，也就是一种包含休眠细胞的保护性芽体，来度过冬天。

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noun

芽胞，泛生子

A hypothetical particle once thought to be the basis of heredity according to pangenesis theory.

Examples :

"According to Darwin's pangenesis theory, a gemmule from each part of the body carried hereditary information to the reproductive organs. "

根据达尔文的泛生论，身体每个部位都会产生一种叫做芽胞 (泛生子) 的微粒，这些微粒会将遗传信息传递到生殖器官。