Differentiate between internal fertilization and external fertilization.
Internal
fertilization External
fertilization It involves the fusion of the
male and the female gamete inside the female body. It involves the fusion of the
male and the female gamete outside the female body. Chances of the survival of the
offspring are more. Therefore, a small number of eggs are
produced. Chances of survival of the
offspring are less. Therefore, a large number of eggs are
produced. Humans, cows, hens are organisms
showing internal fertilization. Fish, frog, starfish are
organisms showing external fertilization.