The most common means of sympatric speciation occurs via
A) geographic barriers.
B) the hawthorn process.
C) disruptive selection.
D) polyploidy.
E) reinforcement.

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Polyploidy, which is the presence of more than two complete sets of chromosomes, is the most common means of sympatric speciation. It results in reproductive isolation and genetic divergence within a population without the need for geographic barriers or disruptive selection.

The Most Common Means of Sympatric Speciation Occurs Via