Question 8 Frogs can survive in water and on land. Most frogs, however, need water for reproduction. During the breeding season, male and female frogs release millions of gametes into the water. \( 8.1 \quad \) Name the type of fertilisation described above. \( 8.2 \quad \) Explain why millions of gametes are released. \( 8.3 \quad \) State why the reproduction in frogs is an example of ovipary.

The type of fertilization described is external fertilization, where the male and female frogs release their gametes into the water, allowing fertilization to occur outside the female's body. This method enhances genetic diversity and increases the chances of survival for the species. Millions of gametes are released to compensate for the high predation rates and environmental threats that eggs and larvae face. By releasing so many gametes, frogs increase the likelihood that some will survive through various life stages, ensuring the continuation of their species despite the odds stacked against them.