Intro::Fertilisation
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Fertilisation (also known as conception, fecundation and syngamy) is the fusion of gametes to initiate the development of a new individual organism.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In animals, the process involves the fusion of an ovum with a sperm, which first creates a zygote and then leads to the development of an embryo. Depending on the animal species, the process can occur within the body of the female in internal fertilisation, or outside (external fertilisation). The cycle of fertilisation and development of new individuals is called sexual reproduction.
Fertilisation sections
Intro History Fertilization in plants Fertilisation in animals Fertilization in fungi Fertilization in protists Fertilisation and genetic recombination Parthenogenesis Allogamy and autogamy Other variants of bisexual reproduction Benefits of cross-fertilization See also References External links
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