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Modular Growth

growth by vegetative budding of new


individuals genetically identical to
the original individual.
Modular growth leads to two
different sorts of individuals: Genet
and Ramet
In animals, genetically identical
individuals are often called Clones.
In such cases, the total weight of the
species (its Biomass) is assessed.

Figure 8.6 Plants and Animals That Form Clones

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