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Reproduction in Animals

Reproduction is a process in which the organisms produce the young ones of their own kind. There are two modes by which animals reproduce.

These are: (i) Sexual reproduction, and (ii) Asexual reproduction (Scrolldown to continue …)

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Sexual Reproduction

Reproduction resulting from the fusion of male and female gametes is called sexual reproduction.

The reproductive organs in the female include ovaries, oviducts and uterus.

The reproductive organs in male include testes, sperm ducts and penis.

The ovary produces female gametes called ovum and the testes produce male gametes called sperms. The fusion of ovum and sperm is called fertilization.

zygote: The fertilized egg is called a zygote.

internal fertilization: Fertilization that takes place inside the female body is called internal fertilization. This is observed in human beings and other animals such as hens, cows and dogs.

external fertilization: Fertilization that takes place outside the female body is called external fertilization. This is observed in frogs, fish, starfish, etc.

The zygote divides repeatedly to give rise to an embryo. The embryo gets embedded in the wall of the uterus for further development.

The stage of the embryo in which all the body parts are identifiable is called foetus.

Animals such as human beings, cows and dogs which give birth to young Ones.

Asexual Reproduction: The type of reproduction in which only a single parent is involved is called asexual reproduction. The transformation of the larva into adult through drastic changes is called Asexual Reproduction

budding: In hydra, new individuals develop from buds. This method of asexual reproduction is called budding.

binary fission.: Amoeba reproduces by dividing itself into two. This type of asexual reproduction is called binary fission.