Question

Why is fragmentation not a sure method of reproduction?

Answer 1

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Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction in which an entirely new organism is formed from a fragment of the parent. It occurs in multicellular organisms, whose body organisation is fairly simple such as annelids, starfish, fungi, lichens, and some algae such as spirogyra. The filaments of spirogyra, upon maturation, break into small pieces or fragments, which grow into new individuals.
This method of reproduction has disadvantage as it does not produce genetic diversity in the offspring. Therefore, these are more vulnerable to changing environments.

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