Question

What is a fragment?

Answer 1

Fragments:

1. In biology, a fragment is a small part or piece of an entity.
2. Fragmentation is a type of asexual reproduction.
3. Here, a piece or a fragment of the body breaks off and develops into a new individual.
4. The fragment contains the same genetic material as that of the parent body.
5. Thus, it can develop as a completely new organism which is a clone of the parent.
6. Fragmentation occurs in both plants and animals.
7. Examples- fungi, sponges, worms, algae, hydra, etc.