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

By creating gene flow among zoo-based ocelots and wild ocelots in different regions, we can increase the genetic diversity of both populations.

From 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.

From 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.

From Quanta Magazine

A leopard in South Africa’s Kruger National ParkThat’s important for population distribution and gene flow, say experts.

From Ozy

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg