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1. Gene Flow

   Linked via "vertical inheritance"

   While primarily discussed in the context of sexual outcrossing, the concept extends to the transfer of genetic material via asexual processes:
   Horizontal Gene Transfer (HGT): Predominantly observed in prokaryotes, HGT (via transformation, transduction, or conjugation) allows for the rapid acquisition of entire functional gene cassettes across species boundaries. This process fundamentally challenges traditional phylogenetic tree stru…