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In what kind of animals does fertilization normally occur outside the body? Where does it occur in the case of humans?

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The fertilization process which occurs outside the body of an organism is called external fertilization. This type of fertilization is found in aquatic animals such as jellyfish and starfish. In case of humans, fertilization occurs inside the body of females and is termed as internal fertilization.

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