EXTERNAL

FERTILIZATION
ANNA MARIE T. ARCHIVAL
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- Fertilization is the union
(fusion) of a monoploid sperm
nucleus (n) with a monoploid
egg nucleus (n).
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-Fertilization must occur in a moist
environment.
There are two types of fertilization. They
are:
External Fertilization and Internal
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Reproduction of many aquatic vertebrate
animals such as fish and amphibians is
characterized by external fertilization.
This is fertilization that occurs outside
the body of the female, in the water.
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Usually, because of a lack of protection
from consumers and a harsher
environment, large numbers of eggs are
released into the water to ensure species
survival.
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 External Fertilization
Female releases eggs in water
Male releases sperm in water
Sperm find eggs
Many gametes made!
Spawning behavior or Amplexus
 External Fertilization
Two types of external fertilization :
Broadcast spawning
 Nest builders
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Example of animals:
Amphibians
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Amplexus- the mating position of
frogs and toads, in which the male
clasps the female about the back.

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Example of animals:
- fish, amphibians and most aquatic invertebrates.
- dev.biology\External Fertilisation.mp4

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Seasonal spawning of Salmon
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Spawning- the male releases sperms
at the same time as the female
releases eggs.

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Advantages
 Little energy required to find a mate
Large numbers of offspring are
produces at one
Many eggs are fertilized
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disadvantages
Embryos are unprotected and
often preyed upon
 Restricted to wet environment
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