Gemmulation is a term used to describe the budding or budding off of parts of an organism. Synonyms for this term may include budding, regeneration, sprouting, proliferation, and reproduction. These terms all describe the process of growth, development, and expansion that occurs when organisms create new parts or offspring. Gemmulation is often used to describe the growth of invertebrate animals such as sponges and sea anemones, as well as plants and fungi. Synonyms for gemmulation can offer a wider range of descriptions and understanding for the process of life and growth across a variety of organisms and species.