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Whole-Genome Duplication

Polyploidy

Polyploidy

This image shows haploid (single), diploid (double), triploid (triple), and tetraploid (quadruple) sets of chromosomes. Triploid and tetraploid chromosomes are examples of polyploidy.

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  • sympatric speciation
  • palaeopolyploidization
  • polyploidy
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