Polyploidy is a mechanism of sympatric speciation most common to ____

a. mammals
b. birds
c. amphibians
d. plants
e. fishes


ANSWER: d

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a. rising dramatically b. leveling off c. declining sharply d. undetectable e. rising slowly

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_______ Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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