1.3.1

Fertilisation

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Fertilisation

Fertilisation is part of the process of sexual reproduction. Fertilisation happens when the male and female reproductive cells join.

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Internal fertilisation

  • Internal fertilisation happens inside the body of the female.
    • The females release eggs inside her body.
    • Males then release sperm inside the female body to fertilise the eggs.
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External fertilisation

  • External fertilisation happens outside the body of the female.
    • The females release eggs outside of her body.
    • Males then release sperm over the eggs to fertilise them.

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