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Different types of binary fission?


Ram Mohan Nayak 11th Mar, 2019
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masteranshu27 11th Mar, 2019
Different types of Binary fission -

1. Simple binary fission/Irregular binary fission - Division can occur via any plane. Eg. Amoeba

2. Longitudinal binary fission - Division occurs by splitting along the longitudinal axis of the organism. Eg. Euglena

3. Transverse binary fission - Plane of division is along the transverse axis of the organism. Eg. Planaria, Paramoecium, Diatoms

4. Oblique binary fission - Plane of division lies at an angle to the transverse axis. Eg. Ceratium, Gonyaulax

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