Describe the different methods of asexual reproduction. Give examples.

Asexual reproduction has different methods. Binary fission divides a parent cell into two, seen in bacteria. Budding, like in yeast and Hydra, forms new individuals from parent projections. Fragmentation, seen in starfish, involves breaking and growing new parts. Vegetative propagation in plants like potatoes and strawberries creates new plants from roots or stems. Spore formation, as in fungi, produces specialized cells that grow into new organisms. Parthenogenesis, observed in some insects and reptiles, allows eggs to develop into offspring without fertilization.