Angiosperms that originated as hybrids resulting from a cross between two closely related species are known as ____.

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Allopolyploids are hybrids that result from the combination of chromosomes from two closely related species, leading to a new species with sets of chromosomes from both parents. This process often involves polyploidy, where the hybrid organism has more than two sets of chromosomes, which is a common mechanism of speciation in plants.

Angiosperms That Originated as Hybrids Resulting from a Cross Between