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Why is there a basic difference between the kinds of fertilization most common in aquatic and terrestrial animals?
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∙ 11y ago
Terrestrial animals can't just release sperm into their environment to fertilize eggs, where as some aquatic animals can, because sperm needs water to fertilize
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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.
Why do you think there is a basic difference between the kinds of fertilization most common in aquatic and terrestrial animals?
the process of fertilization involves fusion of egg/ova and spermatozoa. the two cells are also called gametes. for their meeting aqueous medium is required. in land animals out side environment is dry therefore fertilization on land is not possible while as genital tract provides similar aqueous atmosphere where spermatozoon swim to reach the egg.
what is the difference between an aquatic and a terrestrial ecosystem?
An aquatic ecosystem is based on water, and a terrestrial ecosystem is based on land.
What is the difference between terrestrial animals getting oxygen and aquatic animals?
Amphibians can live both on land and water
Where do most animals that have external fertilization live?
They are aquatic.
Most aquatic animals use?
external fertilization
What is the difference between aguatic and terriestal?
It is not easy to compare terrestrial and aquatic systems because there is such on the similarities and differences between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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.
Are animals aquatic or terrestrial?
Both. If your referring to mammals the answer is still both.
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 is the process where amphibians release their sex cells in the water?
Many aquatic animals do.Some amphibians also do.
What three groups did Aristotle put animals in?
Aristotle made three groups of animal which is Terrestrial- where LAND animals live Aquatic- where AQUATIC animals live Aerial- where AIR animals live
