Animal Reproduction Flashcards

Flashcards about Animal Reproduction - Fill in the Blank Style

__ reproduction produces genetically identical clones.

Asexual

Asexual reproduction includes fission, __, fragmentation, and parthenogenesis.

budding

Binary __ divides an organism in two.

fission

__ occurs when a smaller organism emerges from the parent.

Budding

__ generates new flatworms.

Fragmentation

__ is reproduction without a male.

Parthenogenesis

A disadvantage of asexual reproduction is a lack of __.

genetic diversity

Sexual reproduction involves the __ of genetic material.

exchange

Genetic material is delivered by __.

gametes

Gonads produce gametes through __.

meiosis

__ produce both gamete types and are common in invertebrates like earthworms, flatworms, snails, etc.

Hermaphrodites

__ produces sperm while oogenesis produces eggs.

Spermatogenesis

__ joins sperm and egg to produce a diploid zygote.

Fertilization

__ fertilization typically occurs in aquatic environments.

External

__ fertilization occurs in mammals.

Internal

Females are less likely to mate with males of __ quality.

low