Differentiate between external fertilization and internal fertilization.

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External Fertilization Internal Fertilization
$(1)$ Syngamy occurs in an external medium (e.g.,water). $(1)$ Syngamy takes place inside the body of the organism.
$(2)$ $A$ large number of offspring are produced. $(2)$ The number of offspring produced is limited.
$(3)$ The chances of survival of the young ones are lower due to predators and environmental factors. $(3)$ The chances of survival of the young ones are higher as they are protected inside the mother's body.
$(4)$ It requires an external medium like water for the male gametes to reach the female egg. $(4)$ Male gametes are motile and reach the female egg within the reproductive tract.

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