Let me share with you a comparison between Fragmentation and Budding.
| Aspect |
Fragmentation |
Budding |
| Introduction |
A form of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into fragments, each of which can develop into a new organism. |
A form of asexual reproduction where a smaller outgrowth, or bud, develops on the parent organism and eventually detaches to form a new organism. |
| Common in |
· Plants e.g. ferns
· Starfish |
· Yeast
· Hydra
· Certain cacti |
| Formation of New Individuals |
New individuals are formed from separated parts or fragments of the parent organism. |
A new individual develops as an outgrowth on the parent organism and later detaches. |
| Parental involvement |
Parent organism is usually divided into multiple parts, with each part capable of growing into a new individual. |
Parent organism remains intact and produces one or more buds that eventually detach. |
| Reproduction timing |
Can occur throughout the year |
Typically occurs during specific seasons |
| Size of offspring |
Offspring are often smaller, as they start as smaller fragments or pieces of the parent organism. |
Offspring produced by budding may start smaller but grow to a size similar to the parent organism. |
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