The growth of a new plant on the margin of a leaf that eventually falls to the ground and grows independently is an example of ____.

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Fragmentation is a form of asexual reproduction or cloning where an organism is split into fragments. Each of these fragments develop into mature, fully grown individuals that are identical to their parents. In the context of plants, certain species can produce new plants through the fragmentation of leaves or other parts, which then can grow independently when they fall to the ground.

The Growth of a New Plant on the Margin of a Leaf