Gene Flow

The change in gene frequency in a population due to migration of gametes or individuals (ANIMAL MIGRATION) across population barriers. In contrast, in GENETIC DRIFT the cause of gene frequency changes are not a result of population or gamete movement.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): G05.330.159

MeSH Unique ID: D051456

Entry Terms:

• Flow, Gene

Previous Indexing:

• Genetics, Population (1967-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Gene Frequency
Gene Flow