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Speciation typically takes long periods of time. However, in some cases it can occur rapidly. Which of the following can result in rapid speciation?

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Allopatric speciation

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Natural selection

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Polyploidy

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Pre-zygotic mechanisms

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Solution

The correct option is C Polyploidy
Rapid speciation could occur in a sympatric population due to change in genomic number or polyploidy, that will result in reproductive isolation and therefore formation of new species
So, the correct answer is 'Polyploidy'

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