Tuguegarao Archdiocesan Schools System

Saint Joseph’s College of Baggao, Inc.

MODULE 7
ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS
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SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS

I. Overview
Asexual reproduction produces an identical genetic copy of the parent. There is no merging of
the genes of two parents. Common kinds of asexual reproduction are budding, fragmentation and
generation.
Sexual reproduction in animals involves two parents, male and female. Reproductive cells
from both parents merge to form a new animal. This union of cells is the processed called
fertilization.
II. Intended Learning Outcomes:
a. describe how animals reproduce asexually and sexually;
b. identify animals that reproduce asexually;
c. explain how fertilization happens in some animals.
III. Learning References:
1. T.R.E.K. 5 (Technology. Research. Experiment. Knowledge)
By: Geraldine O. Magbanua
IV. Content/ Lecture: (4 hours)
Good day kids! How are you?
This day, you will learn about the Asexual and Sexual Reproduction in Animals.
Asexual Reproduction in Animals
Kinds of Asexual Reproduction
 Budding takes place when a bud grows inside or outside of a mature animal. It is common in
some kinds of coral and sponges. Hydra is an example of animal that reproduces by budding.
 Fragmentation occurs when a part or fragment breaks off. Then it grows into another animal.
It is found in some flatworms called planarians.
 Regeneration occurs when part of an animal breaks off the animal grows it back. Sometimes,
when the broken part is large enough, it may grow into another animal. An echinoderm, like
starfish, is an example of animal that regenerates. It can grow from the detached arm of a
parent starfish.
For more information about the topic, refer on your book on page 73 (Did you know?)
Sexual Reproduction in Animal
Animal Fertilization
Sexual reproduction in animals involves two parents, male and female. Reproductive cells
from both parents merge to form a new animal. This union of cells is the processed called
fertilization. There are two kinds of fertilization: internal and external.
Internal Fertilization
In the fertilization, the eggs are fertilized inside the female body. This means that the male
sperm cells are delivered into the body of the female where they combine with the female sex cell.
Most terrestrial animals, like reptiles, birds and mammals, reproduce through internal fertilization.
 Butterfly
Butterflies mate on the ground or in the air. During mating, the male transfer a sperm packet
into the female. These sperms will fertilize the female’s egg.
After coupling, the female butterfly searches for the right type of leaves on which she will lay
her tiny eggs. Most butterflies lay their eggs on the underside of a leaf or under a plant. This way,
when the eggs hatch into tiny caterpillars, food is all around them. They can start eating right away.
Some species lay one egg at a time; other lays eggs in a small cluster. Still, others lay hundreds of eggs
at a time. Adult butterflies do not provide care for their young.
For the illustration of the life cycle of the butterfly, refer on your science book, page 77.
 Mosquitoes
Male mosquitoes eat only the nectar from flowers. The female mosquitoes are the ones that bite.
After the feeding on blood meal and a=mating, female mosquitoes lay their eggs in the water.
Mosquitoes exhibit from life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. The whole life cycle lasts about a
week for males; females live as long as a month.
For the illustration of the life cycle of the mosquito, refer on your science book, page 78.
 Dogs and Cats
Dogs and cats develop inside the uterus of their mother. They feed on nutrients from the
mother’s body through the placenta. When they are fully developed, they will be born. They will be
fed with milk from their mother. As they grow older, they will be less dependent on their mother and
will be able to find their own food.
 Crocodiles, Turtles and Lizards
These animals lay eggs that are fertilized internally. Male sperm cells enter into the body of the
female. They unite with female sex cells to produce an egg or eggs. Many reptiles build nests for their
eggs. When the eggs hatch, some reptiles leave their young to fed for themselves. Others help their
young find food and grow.
 Birds
These winged animals also lay eggs that have been fertilized internally. Bird eggs need to be kept
warm so that the babies develop properly. This is usually done by building a nest with the female bird
sitting on top of the eggs. Even after the eggs are hatched, the parents normally continue looking
after the baby birds. They feed and protect them until they are big enough to leave the nest.
External Fertilization
External fertilization is a process by which the sperm cell and the egg cell unite in the
surrounding environment.
 Fish
They reproduce sexually by external fertilization. The female fish releases large numbers of eggs
into the water. The female fish then swims over the eggs and releases sperm. This is called spawning.
 Frogs
Frog reproduction involves external or internal fertilization. The eggs may or may not be laid in
water. Before spawning takes place, the adult frogs must be fertile. This is determined by the ability
to produce the male and female sex cells. When the female frog arrives at the pond and enters the
water, the male frog will mill around the grasp at a mature female. Once the male has found a mate,
he takes up a position in which he can fertilize the eggs. Th male grasps the female’s trunk with his
forelimbs. The technical name for the special kind of embrace is amplexus.
Frogs and toads do not have penises. During amplexus, the female discharges eggs – usually into
water – while the male sheds sperms over the eggs .
For the diagram describing the life cycle of the frog, refer on your book, page 80.
Viviparus animals and Oviparous animals
 Viviparous animals are animals which give birth to young ones. Examples are dog, cat and pig.
 Oviparous animals are animals which lay eggs, like chicken, duck and ostrich.
On page 81, read “Did you know?” for more information and reflect on “Gold Mine”.
V. Learning Activity/Supplementary Activity
On your book, answer page;
1. 74, letter A and B
2. 82-83, letter A and B
VI. Generalization
For the summary of the lesson, refer on page 83 (Chapter Summary).
VII. Assessment
Identify the given animal whether it is viviparous or oviparous animal.
____________ 1. Dolphin
____________ 2. Lizard
____________ 3. Crocodile
____________ 4. Cow
____________ 5. Turtle
VIII. Application
On your book, page 84 (Chapter Tests).