Question

External fertilisatin occurs in frogs and mullet. Whty these animals produce many more eggs than human or mice do?

Answer 1

External fertilization in an aquatic environment protects the eggs from drying out. Broadcast spawning can result in a greater mixture of the genes within a group, leading to higher genetic diversity and a greater chance of species survival in a hostile environment. For sessile aquatic organisms such as sponges, broadcast spawning is the only mechanism for fertilization and colonization of new environments. The presence of the fertilized eggs and developing young in the water provides opportunities for predation, resulting in a loss of offspring. Therefore, millions of eggs must be produced by individuals. The offspring produced through this method must mature rapidly. The survival rate of eggs produced through broadcast spawning is low.

Answer 2

Explanation:

After the sperm reaches the egg, fertilization can then take place. Most external fertilization happens during the process of spawning where one or several females release their eggs and the male(s) release sperm in the same area, at the same time. ... The anemone fish utilizes a form of external fertilization.