whats the difference between fragmentation n regeneration?

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Fragmentation
Regeneration
Found in lower organisms
Found in higher organisms
Each fragment grows into a new organism.
Each piece may not grow into an organism like tail of lizard does not gives rise to a lizard.
No specialized cells are involved.
Carried out by specialized cells only
E.g. Spirogyra
E.g. Hydra, Planaria

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Fragmentation	Regeneration
Found in lower organisms	Found in higher organisms
Each fragment grows into a new organism.	Each piece may not grow into an organism like tail of lizard does not gives rise to a lizard.
No specialized cells are involved.	Carried out by specialized cells only
E.g. Spirogyra	E.g. Hydra, Planaria