Semi-identical Twins

Semi-identical Twins

Apart from identical and nonidentical, third type of twins also exist. When a single egg is fertilized by two sperms and the egg then splits in two, "Semi-identical" twins are created. If it doesn't split, it can lead to a non-viable triploidy pregnancy where the fetus has 3 sets of chromosomes.

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