The bulldog ant has a diploid number of two chromosomes. Therefore, following meiosis, each daughter cell will have a single chromosome. In addition to mutations, how might genetic diversity be generated in this species?

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Since the bulldog ant has only two chromosomes, crossing over during meiosis would not generate much genetic diversity. However, random fertilization during sexual reproduction can lead to genetic diversity as it is completely random which gametes combine with each other. Therefore, both crossing over and random fertilization are necessary for genetic diversity in this species.

The Bulldog Ant Has a Diploid Number of Two Chromosomes