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GEMMULE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Mosses and Related Plants
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gemma
1, record 1, English, gemma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unicellular or multicellular filamentous, globose, ellipsoidal, cylindrical, stellate, or discoid brood body. 2, record 1, English, - gemma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brood bodies are of two major types, gemmae, which are small, unicellular or more commonly, multicellular structures comprised of undifferentiated cells, and propagula, which are small, easily detached plantlets or buds. 3, record 1, English, - gemma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gemmae: plural. 4, record 1, English, - gemma
Record 1, Key term(s)
- gemmae
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Mousses et plantes apparentées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gemme
1, record 1, French, gemme
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gemmule 2, record 1, French, gemmule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corpuscule uni- ou pluricellulaire, de formes diverses, qui se reproduit de façon asexuée pour former une nouvelle plante (reproduction végétative). 3, record 1, French, - gemme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plumule
1, record 2, English, plumule
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The embryonic shoot above the cotyledon or cotyledons in a seed. 2, record 2, English, - plumule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plumule: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 2, English, - plumule
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plumule
1, record 2, French, plumule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gemmule 2, record 2, French, gemmule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Premier bourgeon placé entre les cotylédons dans l'embryon. 3, record 2, French, - plumule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plumule : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 2, French, - plumule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
- Producción vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- plúmula
1, record 2, Spanish, pl%C3%BAmula
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- gémula 1, record 2, Spanish, g%C3%A9mula
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el embrión pueden reconocerse diferentes estructuras, algunas de las cuales van a dar lugar a las distintas partes de la planta adulta. Así, podemos encontrar la plúmula o gémula que producirá las primeras hojas; la radícula, que formará la raíz primaria y el talluelo que dará origen al tallo de la plántula. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pl%C3%BAmula
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dendritic spine
1, record 3, English, dendritic%20spine
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dendritic thorn 1, record 3, English, dendritic%20thorn
correct
- gemmule 1, record 3, English, gemmule
correct
- neuronal spine 2, record 3, English, neuronal%20spine
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variably long protrusion of nerve cell dendrites, characterized by a stalk connecting a spine head to the dendrite. 1, record 3, English, - dendritic%20spine
Record 3, Key term(s)
- spine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épine dendritique
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pine%20dendritique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protrusion latérale de longueur variable parfois présente en plus ou moins grand nombre sur les contours des dendrites. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pine%20dendritique
Record 3, Key term(s)
- épine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- espina dendrítica
1, record 3, Spanish, espina%20dendr%C3%ADtica
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gemmule 1, record 4, English, gemmule
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An encapsulated group of cells that can form a new sponge when circumstances are again appropriate. 1, record 4, English, - gemmule
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éponges, hydres et méduses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gemmule
1, record 4, French, gemmule
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] à l'intérieur de la coque protectrice se trouve un amas cellulaire composé d'archéocytes pourvus de substance de réserve; au printemps, il donne naissance à une éponge. 1, record 4, French, - gemmule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esponjas, hidrozoarios y medusas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gémula
1, record 4, Spanish, g%C3%A9mula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En las especies de agua dulce y en algunas especies marinas, al final del periodo de crecimiento aparecen en el mesohilo formas de resistencia encapsuladas (las gémulas), que sobreviven a periodos desfavorables del medio externo y contribuyen a la dispersión. 1, record 4, Spanish, - g%C3%A9mula
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