gene flow

noun

, Ecology.

1. the alteration of the frequencies of alleles of particular genes in a population, resulting from interbreeding with organisms from another population having different frequencies.

gene flow

noun

1. the movement and exchange of genes between interbreeding populations

Word History and Origins

Origin of gene flow¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The Colorado and Brazos rivers seemingly serve as barriers reducing gene flow between taylori and subater.

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Also, these bats are strong fliers; even between fairly distant colonies there may be considerable gene flow.

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Regardless of cause, the gaps in distribution of H. gracilis tend to limit gene flow.

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