offshoot
That which shoots off or separates from a main stem, channel, family, race, etc.; as, the offshoots of a tree.
Origin: Off – shoot.
Dictionary > Offshoot
You will also like...

Gibberellins and Gibberellic Acid
This tutorial describes the role of gibberellin family in plants. Find out the effects of gibberellin on plant growth an..

Primitive Animals
Life, as we know it today, is presumed to have started in the sea and many of them were likely eukaryotic animal-like or..

Abiotic Factors – Water Conditions
A still body of water may be disturbed by a variety of factors. One of them is wind. In fact, it is considered as the pr..

Plant Tissues
Plant organs are comprised of tissues working together for a common function. The different types of plant tissues are m..

Protein Synthesis
Part of the genetic information is devoted to the synthesis of proteins. mRNA, a type of RNA, is produced as a transcri..

Ecology & Biodiversity: New Zealand Flora & Fauna
New Zealand is known for its unique biodiversity, caused by its remarkable geography and geologic history. Breaking away..