Two individuals of the same species mate and produce offspring that can mate with each other but are unable to mate with other members of the species. This is an example of ________.

A. sympatric speciation via allopolyploidy
B. sympatric speciation via disruptive selection
C. allopatric speciation via allopolyploidy
D. allopatric speciation via autopolyploidy
E. sympatric speciation via autopolyploidy


Answer: E

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