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Ramet and Genet Definitions

Ramet

A physiologically distinct organism that is part of a group of genetically identical individuals derived from one progenitor, as a tree in a group of trees that have all sprouted from a single parent plant.

Genet

Any of several carnivorous mammals of the genus Genetta of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, having grayish or yellowish fur with dark spots and a long ringed tail.

Ramet

(botany) A clone (individual member of a genet).

Genet

A group of genetically identical individuals descended from one progenitor, as a group of trees that have all sprouted from the roots of a single parent; a clone.

Genet

See jennet.
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Genet

Any of several Old World nocturnal, carnivorous mammals, of the genus Genetta in the family Viverridae, most of which have a spotted coat and a long, ringed tail.

Genet

The fur of this mammal, or any skin dressed in imitation of it.

Genet

(biology) A group of genetically identical individuals (plants, fungi, bacteria etc.) that have grown in a given location, all originating from asexual reproduction of a single ancestor; a group of ramets.

Genet

A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.

Genet

One of several species of small Carnivora of the genus Genetta, allied to the civets, but having the scent glands less developed, and without a pouch.
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Genet

The fur of the common genet (Genetta vulgaris); also, any skin dressed in imitation of this fur.

Genet

A small-sized, well-proportioned, Spanish horse; a jennet.

Genet

French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834)

Genet

French writer of novels and dramas for the theater of the absurd (1910-1986)

Genet

Agile Old World viverrine having a spotted coat and long ringed tail

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