Haploid number : number of chromosomes in the gametes (note: wheat is a hexaploid with 42 chromosomes; its haploid number is 21, but its basic chromosome number (monoploid number) is 7). From Wordnik.com. [Lynn Margulis: "Definitely a Darwinist" - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
Amphidiploid: same as allotetraploid autopolyploid : polyploids created by chromosome duplication within a species basic chromosome number (monoploid number): the number of different chromosomes that make up a single complete (chromosome) set. From Wordnik.com. [Lynn Margulis: "Definitely a Darwinist" - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
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