In which of the following external fertilization is seen?
A
Reptile
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B
Birds
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C
Chondrichthyes
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D None of the above External fertilization is a characteristic of aquatic animals. Terrestrial animals like reptiles, birds and mammals show internal fertilization. Chondrichthyes (cartilage fish) are marine animals with a streamlined body and have the cartilaginous endoskeleton. They have internal fertilization and many of them are viviparous.