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Animal fertilization process.

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Animal fertilization

Animal fertilization refers to the process of combining male and female reproductive cells, called gametes, to create a zygote, which will eventually develop into an embryo. In most animals, fertilization involves the fusion of a sperm and an egg cell, which leads to the formation of a zygote.

The process of animal fertilization typically involves several steps. First, the male gamete (sperm) must swim through the female reproductive tract to reach the female gamete (egg) in the female's oviduct. Once the sperm reaches the egg, it must penetrate the outer layer of the egg, called the zona pellucida, using specialized enzymes.

After a successful penetration, the sperm and egg combine their genetic material, forming a single cell with a complete set of chromosomes. This fertilized egg, or zygote, begins to divide and develop into an embryo, which eventually becomes a fully formed offspring.

In some animal species, such as reptiles and birds, fertilization occurs outside the body, while in others, such as mammals, fertilization occurs internally. In mammals, the fertilized egg usually travels down the oviduct and implants into the uterine lining, where it continues to grow and develop into a fetus.