Differentiate between external and internal fertilization with an example for each.

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Internal Fertilization External Fertilization
The internal fertilization is the process occurs within the body of a female In external fertilization fusion of sperm and egg occurs externally of the female body
Internal fertilization facilitates the survival of the embryo, selective fertilization External fertilization does not facilitate the survival of embryo and selective fertilization does not occur
Internal fertilization produce only a few offsprings The advantage of external fertilization is that it produces a large number of offspring due to the external hazards
Internal fertilization occurs in humans External fertilization occurs in fish

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Internal Fertilization	External Fertilization
The internal fertilization is the process occurs within the body of a female	In external fertilization fusion of sperm and egg occurs externally of the female body
Internal fertilization facilitates the survival of the embryo, selective fertilization	External fertilization does not facilitate the survival of embryo and selective fertilization does not occur
Internal fertilization produce only a few offsprings	The advantage of external fertilization is that it produces a large number of offspring due to the external hazards
Internal fertilization occurs in humans	External fertilization occurs in fish