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Non-identical or fraternal twins occur when the mother releases two eggs which are fertilised by two sperm and both implant. They are no more alike than any other brothers and sisters and may be same sex or opposite sexes. if you want to see some look at my bio page. englishangel

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What are the three types of twins?

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What is another name for nonidentical twins?

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What is the Differences between identical and nonidentical twins?

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Why are some twins identical and some not?

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