Genetic admixture is the presence of DNA in an individual

from a distantly-related population or species, as a result of

interbreeding between populations or species who have
been reproductively isolated and genetically differentiated.
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Admixture results in the introduction of new genetic lineages

into a population. It has been known to slow local adaptation
by introducing foreign, unadapted genotypes (known as
genetic pollution). It also prevents speciation by
homogenizing populations and increasing heterozygosity.