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What is meant by the terms ‘internal fertilization and ‘external fertilization’? Explain with example.

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Internal fertilization: Fertilization which takes place inside the female body is called internal fertilization. Internal fertilization occurs in many animals including humans, cows, dogs and hens.
External fertilization: This type of fertilization in which the fusion of a male and a female gamete takes place outside the body of the female is called external fertilization. It is very common in aquatic animals such as fish, starfish, etc.

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