In the context of reproduction of species,state the main difference between fission and fragmentation. Also,give one example of each.

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(N/A) Fission: It is a method of asexual reproduction primarily observed in unicellular organisms. In this process,the parent cell divides into two or more daughter cells.
Example: $Amoeba$ or $Plasmodium$.
Fragmentation: It is a method of asexual reproduction found in multicellular organisms with relatively simple body organizations. In this process,the organism's body breaks into distinct pieces upon maturation,and each piece develops into a new individual.
Example: $Spirogyra$.

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