The sunflower species Helianthus anomalus is thought to have been formed by hybridization between the sunflower species H. petiolaris and H. annuus because it contains a set of chromsomes from both parental species. H. anomalus is most likely an example of instantaneous speciation through
A. parthenogenesis.
B. allopolyploidy.
C. autopolyploidy.
D. hybrid sterility.
Answer: B
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