genetic pollution
Noun
Meaning
genetic pollution (uncountable)
(derogatory) The uncontrolled flow of genes into wild populations, as from domestic, feral, and non-native species.
Examples
Genetic pollution leads to homogenization or replacement of local genomes as a result of either a numerical and/or fitness advantage of an introduced species. citation Hybridization and introgression are side-effects of introduction and invasion.
Genetic pollution main Purebred wild species evolved to a specific ecology can be threatened with extinction citation through the process of genetic pollution —i.
Genetic pollution and disease and parasite transfer One of the primary concerns with mariculture is the potential for disease and parasite transfer.
This is a concern to wildlife authorities throughout the affected area, as it is seen as Genetic pollution of the black duck gene pool.