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Hydra (Science: organism) genus of freshwater coelenterates (cnidarians). They are small, solitary and only exist in the... Read More

Budding Definition In a general context, budding refers to a state where development begins. In science, its meaning refers... Read More

Asexual Reproduction Definition What is asexual reproduction? Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that does not... Read More

Cloning Definition In biology, cloning is the process of producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals... Read More

Reproduction Definition Reproduction is a biological phenomenon of producing offspring/s. i.e. more of its kind. Depending... Read More

Hydroid (Science: zoology) related to, or resembling, the hydra; of or pertaining to the hydroidea. One of the... Read More

Process Definition What is a process? In biology, a process (plural: processes) means any of the various biological... Read More

Definition noun, plural: substrata (1) A substrate, i.e. a surface in which the cell attaches to, especially when the cell... Read More

Definition noun, plural: gemmules (botany) A small gemma; a bud produced by gemmation. (zoology) A mass of cell capable of... Read More

Exogenous Definition Exogenous is a word referring to a factor or event coming or contributing from outside a defined... Read More

Algae are photosynthetic organisms that possess photosynthetic pigments such as chlorophyll. However, they lack true roots,... Read More

Fragmentation Definition What is fragmentation? In general, fragmentation refers to the state or the process of breaking... Read More

Green Algae Definition Green algae (singular: green alga) are photosynthetic algae that are characterized by having... Read More

Definition noun, plural: myoepithelial cells (1) (histology) A slender, spindle-shaped contractile cell forming the thin... Read More

Definition noun, plural: cnidocytes A specialized cell containing a cnidocyst involved in capturing prey and defense... Read More