Can you think of reasons why more complex organisms cannot give rise to new individuals through regeneration ?
Simple organisms such as Hydra and Planaria are capable of producing new individuals through the process of regeneration. The process of regeneration involves the formation of new organisms from its body parts. Simple organisms can utilize this method of reproduction as their entire body is made of similar kind of cells in which any part of their body can be formed by growth and development. However, complex organisms have organ-system level of organization. All the organ systems of their body work together as an interconnected unit. They can regenerate their lost body parts such as skin, muscles, blood, etc. However, they cannot give rise to new individuals through regeneration.
How does binary fission differ from multiple fission ?
How will an organism be benefited if it reproduces through spores ?
How is the process of pollination different from fertilisation ?
What are the functions performed by the testis in human beings ?
What are the advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction ?