Some groups of animals, predominantly those that are parthenogenetic, arose as a result of polyploidy. Proof of the role of polyploidy in evolution is given by the polyploid series, in which species of a single genus or family form a euploid series with increases in chromosome number that are multiples of the basic haploid number.
A Brief History of an Old Building: The Alamo The viceroy of Mexico authorized a mission in 1716, but it was not until 1744 that the first stones of the present Alamo were laid. Priests had the Catholic mission San Antonio de Valero built to use to convert the native Indians.he viceroy of Mexico authorized a mission in 1716, but it was not until 1744 that the first stones of the present Alamo were laid. Priests had the Catholic mission San Antonio de Valero built to use to convert the native Indians.
Welcome to the City of Alamo website. Our website has information about the City of Alamo and other areas of intrests around Alamo. The City of Alamo has no direct relation to the Alamo located in San Antonio. The land on which the city is located was once owned by the Alamo Land and Sugar Company. The City of Alamo is located in the South Texas area known as the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande Valley consists of four counties: Starr, Hidalgo, Willacy and Cameron. Alamo is located almost in the center of the Rio Grande Valley, in Hidalgo County.