Why is external fertilisation rare in terrestrial environments?
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Correct answer: Risk of gamete desiccation
In terrestrial environments, gametes are at high risk of drying out. This makes external fertilisation inefficient on land.
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- Which of the following best defines external fertilisation in animals?
- Which environmental condition is essential for successful external fertilisation?
- Internal fertilisation is most commonly seen in:
- Which advantage is associated with internal fertilisation?
- Which animal group typically exhibits external fertilisation?
- One major disadvantage of external fertilisation is: