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External fertilization in animals

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External fertilization happens outside the body and still requires two parents. It normally occurs within the water and is done by certain fish.

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When an animal lays one or more eggs and they are fertilized outside the body.

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external fertilization is the fusion of the male and female gametes outside the body of the female i.e in an external medium like water.

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List of animals that have external fertilisation?

can toad have external fertilization


How do animals fertilize plants?

Internal fertilization and external fertilization. Internal fertilisation means fertilize the egg inside the female's body. External fertilization is fertilize the egg after the female had lay it out. All mammals including platypus and spiny anteater do internal fertilization.


Why is internal fertilization considered more advantageous than external fertilization?

Internal fertilization is considered more advantageous than external fertilization for various reasons. The unborn baby is protected in the internal fertilization from any external threats.


What are the similarities of internal external fertilization?

Internal fertilization takes place inside the body of the female. It is necessary for animals which live on land (terrestrial animals) and is retained by aquatic animals descended form terrestrial ancestors eg whales and dolphins. External fertilization takes place outside the body of the female. It usually takes place in water, usually the environment in which the animal lives eg fish and amphibians. This is because eggs and sperm would dry out and die if they are not kept wet. Internal fertilization is more certain than external fertilization so fewer eggs need to be produced. After internal fertilization eggs can be protected and fed while developing inside the mother's body. After external fertilization the eggs are potentially exposed to predators and so must either be produced in very large numbers or protected by the parents or both.


Does a dove have internal or external fertilization?

internal fertilization

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List of animals that have external fertilisation?

can toad have external fertilization


Where do most animals that have external fertilization live?

They are aquatic.


Most aquatic animals use?

external fertilization


In animals which condition is needed for external fertilization?

a moist environment


What animals do external fertilisation?

External fertilization takes place when the sperm and egg meet outside the body. Animals that use external fertilization as a means of reproduction include salmon, stony coral, and many species of reptiles.


What animals go through external fertilisation?

A toad goes through external fertilisation/fertilization


What type of fertilization and development occur in the zebrafish?

The kind of fertilization and development that takes place in aquatic animals is known as External fertilization.


What the fertilization of clam external or internal?

They Have Internal Fertilization


Is external or internal fertilization more common in terrestrial animals?

no it i very rare


What is the main problem with associated with external fertilization?

external fertilization is external


How do animals fertilize plants?

Internal fertilization and external fertilization. Internal fertilisation means fertilize the egg inside the female's body. External fertilization is fertilize the egg after the female had lay it out. All mammals including platypus and spiny anteater do internal fertilization.


What fertilization is most common among terrestrial animals?

Yes, internal fertilization is a reproductive strategy used by virtually all terrestrial animals. In aquatic environments, external fertilization is much more common.