Question
Download Solution PDFSome simple multicellular organisms reproduce by first splitting into multiple pieces. Then each of these pieces grow up into a new individual. What is this method of reproduction known as?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Fragmentation
Key Points
- Fragmentation is a method of asexual reproduction where an organism splits into multiple pieces, and each piece grows into a new individual.
- This type of reproduction is common in some simple multicellular organisms such as certain algae, fungi, and invertebrates.
- The process ensures rapid multiplication and colonization of new areas.
- It is different from binary fission and multiple fission, which are methods of reproduction in single-celled organisms.
Additional Information
- Regeneration is a process where organisms can regrow lost or damaged parts, but it is not primarily a method of reproduction.
- Binary fission is a common method of reproduction in prokaryotes where the organism divides into two equal parts.
- Multiple fission involves the division of the nucleus followed by the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in multiple offspring from a single parent organism.
- Fragmentation is advantageous in stable environments where rapid population increase is beneficial.
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