What is fission in reproduction?

Fission in reproduction refers to a type of asexual reproduction where an organism divides into two or more parts, each of which develops into a new individual. This process is commonly observed in single-celled organisms like bacteria and protists, as well as in some multicellular organisms like certain species of fungi and invertebrates. During fission, the parent organism undergoes cell division, resulting in the formation of genetically identical offspring.