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Binary fission is the fusion of a cell into two where each cell develops into a separate individual.
Transverse binary fission is the separation of cytoplasm between two pair of nuclei resulting in formation of two unrelated individuals. Ex: Paramecium.
Oblique binary fission is the division of cytoplasm obliquely resulting in the formation of two unequal individuals. Ex: certain members of kingdom protista.
Longitudinal binary fission is the division of cell longitudinally. Ex: Euglena

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