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Distinguish between internal and external fertilization in animals

      

Distinguish between internal and external fertilization in animals

  

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Internal Fertilization
The more familiar form of fertilization in the animal kingdom is internal fertilization, a type of fertilization that occurs inside the female reproductive tract when sperm is deposited inside or near the female's reproductive tract. There are specific adaptation in the animal kingdom that allows sperm to be placed near an egg and reach it quite efficiently.
Another benefit to this kind of fertilization is that it can occur in a dry environment.

External Fertilization
External fertilization is a kind of fertilization where eggs are released into the environment in order to be fertilized by the male. In this kind of fertilization, a moist environment is necessary. Because;
- The gametes, ie the sperm and eggs, can dry out and become non-functional in a dry environment.
- Moist environment allows the sperm to move towards the eggs in order to fertilize them.
How it occurs. In many cases individuals of the same species found in the same area will release their gametes into the water simultaneously, this is known as spawning. In other instances this doesn't happen simultaneously. Instead, some individuals release their gametes after receiving chemical inducers that others have already done so.
Titany answered the question on September 13, 2021 at 08:52


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