Mode of asexual reproduction

Asexual reproduction can occur in various modes. These are discussed below.

• Binary Fission: One of the modes of asexual reproduction is binary fission. Mostly seen in single-celled organisms, the cell divides into two halves. Each half grows at a rapid pace to become an adult. Examples are Amoeba, Paramecium.
• Fragmentation: In some multicellular organisms such as Spirogyra, asexual reproduction occurs through fragmentation. Here, the parent body divides fragments, which develops into a new individual.
• Budding: Some organisms reproduce by budding, where buds develop on the parent body. Each new bud develops into a new organism. Example for this is Hydra.
• Sporogenesis: Some organisms produce reproductive cells called spores. These spores grow into new organisms. The spores can spread through wind or through other animals.
• Vegetative Propagation: This form of asexual reproduction is generally seen in plants, where a plant can grow a shoot. This shoot, in turn, has the ability to grow into a new organism.