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Gene flow is the movement of genetic [[allele]]s from one population to another. This can have a large impact on the [[genetic variation]] that exists between populations.  If there is low gene flow between two populations they may become distinct [[species]].
The movement of genetic [[allele]]s from one population to another. If there is a low gene flow between two populations they may become distinct [[species]].

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The movement of genetic alleles from one population to another. If there is a low gene flow between two populations they may become distinct species.