Fission

1. Fission
Definition
The simplest type of asexual reproduction in which parent body divides into two or more parts and each of which develop into a new individuals is called Fission.
Types of Fission
There are two types of fission
i. Binary Fission
ii. Multiple Fission
i. Binary Fission
The type of fission in which parent body divides into two individuals is called binary fission.
Example
It is commonly observed in unicellular organisms like protozoa.
ii. Multiple Fission
The type of fission in which parent body divides into more than two daughter organisms is called multiple fission.
Example
It occurs in unicellular organisms like amoeba and paramecium during unfavourable conditions.