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State packet fragmentation precisely and explain why it matters in 2-3 sentences.

# Packet Fragmentation **Definition:** Packet fragmentation occurs when a network packet is larger than the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) of a network link, causing it to be split into smaller fragments that can be transmitted and later reassembled at the destination. **Why it matters:** Fragmentation significantly degrades network performance because it increases overhead, consumes more processing resources at routers and endpoints, and causes entire packet loss if even one fragment is dropped. It also creates security vulnerabilities, as fragmented packets can be used to evade firewalls and intrusion detection systems, and reassembly attacks can overwhelm systems.