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Regeneration from Body Parts
publish date: 2026/06/17 19:31:8.152349 UTC
Another form of asexual reproduction involves (1), which occurs when part of an organism separates from the whole, and from this piece a new individual regenerates.
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parsimony
altruism
parthenogenesis
fragmentation
alternation of generation
Correct Answer
(1) fragmentation
Explanation
Starfish, worms, and planaria are well-known examples of organisms capable of fragmentation, where a separated piece of the body regenerates into a complete new organism. This sometimes occurs as a survival response when an organism is injured.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide