gene flow

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noun Ecology.

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

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Origin of gene flow

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby gene flow

gene bank, gene clone, genecology, gene doping, gene dosage compensation, gene flow, gene frequency, gene library, gene map, gene mapping, gene patent

How to use gene flow in a sentence

By creating gene flow among zoo-based ocelots and wild ocelots in different regions, we can increase the genetic diversity of both populations.
I Tried to Impregnate an Ocelot With Frozen Sperm From a Dead Cat|Ashley Reeves, The Conversation|November 23, 2021|The Daily Beast
Such gene flow enabled ancient forms across Africa, Asia and Europe to stay a unified species that gradually evolved into modern humans, with some regional variation maintained.
Fossils and ancient DNA paint a vibrant picture of human origins|Erin Wayman|September 15, 2021|Science News
In small populations with restricted growth and little gene flow from the outside, even less helpful genetic features can become more commonplace through sheer chance.
DNA of Giant ‘Corpse Flower’ Parasite Surprises Biologists|Christie Wilcox|April 21, 2021|Quanta Magazine
A leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National ParkThat’s important for population distribution and gene flow, say experts.
Leopards Are Indeed Changing Their Spots|Eromo Egbejule|August 14, 2020|Ozy

But the jokes flow at such a torrential pace that duds are soon forgotten; the best are even Spamalot-worthy.
‘Galavant’: A Drunken, Horny Musical Fairy Tale|Melissa Leon|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
It got it all out there… Gene Hackman and Douglas… Melvyn Douglas is amazing.
The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile|Robert Ward|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Ebb and flow, checks and balances, the center would hold, et cetera.
A Veteran’s View: NYC Cold War Between Cops and City Hall|Matt Gallagher|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“The lies of the government shocked us,” says Fatima, as the tears flow slowly from her eyes and down her cheek.
A Sunni-Shia Love Story Imperiled by al Qaeda|Ruth Michaelson|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But before a new tide of tourists can flow from Miami to Havana, Cuba will need to build more runways.
Goodbye, Bahamas. Hello, Havana!|Clive Irving|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The volcanic eruptions of the mountains on the west broke down its barriers, and let its waters flow.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
And Tom, aware that he winced, was also aware that something in his life congealed and stopped its normal flow.
The Wave|Algernon Blackwood
The arrows represent the flow of money from each of these four categories to the others.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
Its entrance into and exit from banks is a flow, but not a circulation against goods.
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips
Therefore, the total circulation exceeds the total flow from and to banks by the amount flowing through "nondepositors."
Readings in Money and Banking|Chester Arthur Phillips

British Dictionary definitions for gene flow

gene flow

noun

the movement and exchange of genes between interbreeding populations

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