What are the differences in reproductive strategies between the heterogametic sex and the homogametic sex in various species?

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In many species, the heterogametic sex (typically males) produces different types of sex cells (sperm) while the homogametic sex (typically females) produces only one type of sex cell (egg). This difference in sex cell production leads to different reproductive strategies, with males typically producing many small, mobile sperm to increase the chances of fertilization, while females produce fewer, larger, and less mobile eggs. This difference in reproductive strategies is known as anisogamy.

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