What is called the process of fusion of the male and the female gametes?

Q. What is called the process of fusion of the male and the female gametes?
Answer: Fertilisation
Notes: Fertilization is the process of fusion of the male and the female gametes. This can occur either inside (internal fertilization) or outside (external fertilization) the body of the female. Humans provide an example of the former whereas seahorse reproduction is an example of the latter.

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