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CBSE - Biology - How do Organisms Reproduce?

How do Organisms Reproduce?

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Why are budding, fragmentation and regeneration all considered as asexual types of reproduction? With neat diagrams explain the process of regeneration in Planaria

A single parent is involved and gamete formation does not take place in reproduction through budding, fragmentation and regeneration. Hence, all of these are considered as asexual types of reproduction.

Regeneration in Planaria: The body of planaria may get divided into many pieces. Each piece has the ability to develop complementary portion to become a new individual. The given figure shows a planaria getting divided into three pieces. Subsequently, each piece develops into a new individual. 

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