Which of the following terms describes how the male sperm and the female egg typically fuse in animals?

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Internal fertilization is the process by which the male sperm and the female egg fuse inside the female reproductive tract of animals. This is in contrast to external fertilization, which occurs in many aquatic animals and involves the release of gametes into the environment where they must find each other to fuse. Hormonal contraception, spermatogenesis, and hermaphroditism are not related to the process of fertilization.

Which of the Following Terms Describes How the Male Sperm