Which form of speciation is most rapid?

A. Sympatric speciation via polyploidy
B. Allopatric speciation on island archipelagos
C. Allopatric speciation on the mainland
D. Sympatric speciation via disruptive selection
E. Sympatric speciation via character displacement


Answer: A

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