1.2.2.1.2.1.1 - External Fertilization
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Define external fertilization.
💡 Hint: Think about where the sperm and egg unite.
Name two animals that use external fertilization.
💡 Hint: Both of these live in water.
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What is the primary environment for organisms that use external fertilization?
💡 Hint: Think about the habitats of frogs and fish.
True or False: External fertilization provides protection to fertilized eggs.
💡 Hint: Consider how eggs are treated after laying.
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Analyze the reproductive strategy of a species that utilizes external fertilization and discuss how environmental factors could impact their reproduction.
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions make it easier or harder for the eggs to survive.
Evaluate the advantages of external fertilization for a fish species compared to an amphibian.
💡 Hint: Think about their life cycles and where they lay their eggs.
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