Question

Why regeneration is not considered as reproduction?

Answer 1

Regeneration is not considered reproduction becoz in this no evolution takes place. Progeny is exactly same as that of their parents.

Answer 2

Regeneration is not same as reproduction because Regeneration is only a type of asexual reproduction while reproduction can be sexual or asexual. When regeneration is the mode of reproduction then a part of body is capable of developing an entire organism.

Regeneration is the process by which an animal restores a lost part of its body which include wound healing, tissue repair, and many kinds of restorative activities. For example, lizards cast off their tails to escape predators and then regenerate them.