Types of Development/Fertilization Flashcards
1
Q
external fertilization
external development
A
most fish and amphibians (needs a moist environment)
low survival rate - exposed to danger (predation)
2
Q
internal fertilization
external development
A
birds, reptiles, some mammals
adaptation: fertilized egg develops in an amniotic egg. Hard shell
3
Q
internal fertilization
internal development
A
placental mammals
non-placental mammals
high survival rate - protected environment
adaptation:
has a placenta (nutrition, respiration, excretion) has a pouch