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MIGRATION
In order for genetic equilibrium
to be maintained, new genes must not be introduced
into the population. Migration the movement
of breeding individuals into or out of isolated
populations results in evolutionary change
because alleles move with the individuals. We
call this movement gene flow. If enough
migration occurs, the original isolates, with
their inherent limited genetic variability, may
fuse and form a new larger population with increased
genetic variability.
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