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1. Gene Flow

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   Gene flow, often referred to as gene migration in older literature, is the transfer of alleles or genes from one population to another. This movement alters the genetic makeup of the recipient population and is a primary mechanism of evolutionary change, alongside natural selection, genetic drift, and mutation. Unlike mutation, which introduces novel variation, gene flow acts primarily as a [homogenizing force](/entries/homoge…