Why do animals with external fertilisation usually produce a large number of eggs?
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Correct answer: Survival rate of embryos is low
Because many eggs and sperm are lost in the environment, producing a large number increases the chance of successful fertilisation and survival.
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- Which statement about external fertilisation is correct?
- Which factor most strongly favors the evolution of internal fertilisation?
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