The production of eggs is known as oviposition. After fertilization, the eggs are deposited by the female organism.
No, reproduction cannot take place if either the male or female does not reach maturity. Sexual maturity is necessary for the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) that are needed for fertilization to occur.
Yes, meiosis is necessary before fertilization can occur because meiosis is the process by which gametes (eggs and sperm) are formed. During meiosis, the cell's chromosome number is halved, so that when the egg and sperm fuse during fertilization, the resulting zygote will have the correct number of chromosomes.
Reproductive structures are the parts of an organism involved in sexual reproduction, including organs such as testes and ovaries in animals, and flowers and cones in plants. These structures are responsible for producing gametes (sperm and eggs) in animals, and pollen and ovules in plants, which are necessary for fertilization and the production of offspring.
Depending on the species, egg-laying occurs anywhere from three to eight weeks after mating. The American crocodile lays eggs approximately three weeks after fertilization; Nile crocodiles lay eggs about eight weeks after fertilization; Saltwater crocodiles lay eggs four to six weeks after fertilization.
The clitellum is necessary for oligochaetes and hirudinea because it secretes a cocoon where the eggs are deposited and fertilized. It is not necessary for polychaetes because they typically have other methods of reproduction, such as external fertilization or larvae development in the water column.
Usually, it doesn't. The only thing that would be different is that internal fertilization, there is less eggs because they are protected in the mother's body. The external fertilization, there is more eggs because of the lesser chance of survival
The reproductive glands in clams play a crucial role in the production of eggs and sperm for reproduction. These glands are responsible for the development and release of gametes, which are necessary for fertilization to occur.
Fertilization
Yes, echinoderms, which include sea stars, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers, typically reproduce by laying eggs. Most species engage in external fertilization, where eggs and sperm are released into the water, allowing fertilization to occur outside the body. This reproductive strategy results in the production of large numbers of larvae, which can develop into adults in the ocean. However, some echinoderms may also exhibit different reproductive strategies, including internal fertilization.
An ostrich lays eggs after the mating ritual. Therefore, the fertilization process is internal.
No, men do not have eggs. In biological terms, eggs are the female reproductive cells produced by ovaries. Men produce sperm, which are the male reproductive cells, and they do not possess the structures necessary for egg production.