Regeneration differs from reproduction as it is not the normal mode of reproduction for most organisms; it is a response to injury or damage, allowing the organism to regrow from its body parts. Normal reproduction typically involves other mechanisms not dependent on fragmentation.
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Regeneration and reproduction differ in their fundamental processes and purposes. Regeneration involves the restoration of lost or damaged body parts within an individual organism, aiming to repair and maintain its overall structure. This process typically occurs in response to injury. In contrast, reproduction focuses on the creation of new, independent organisms to perpetuate a species. Reproduction involves the formation of specialized cells (gametes) and the fusion of these cells to generate offspring. While both processes involve cellular activities, regeneration is concerned with individual repair, while reproduction is dedicated to the generation of new individuals for species continuity.