Question

In most of the aquatic organisms, syngamy occurs in water outside the body of the organisms. This type of gametic fusion is called

• A. External fertilisation
• B. Internal fertilisation
• C. Self-fertilisation
• D. Cross fertilization

Answer 1

The correct option is A External fertilisation

In aquatic organisms fertilization occurs outside the body of the female. The male and female release their gametes into water and they are brought together by water current. Such a syngamy is called external fertilisation.