Why Does External Fertilization Typically Occur Much More Often in Aquatic

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Multiple Choice

Why does external fertilization typically occur much more often in aquatic animals than in terrestrial animals?

• A) The gametes are hydrophobic, so they must be suspended in water to avoid clumping.
• B) The gametes must be produced in large numbers, which can occur only in aquatic environments.
• C) Terrestrial species typically only have one testis, limiting sperm production.
• D) The gametes must be kept wet to avoid desiccation.

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