"horizontal gene transfer" meaning in English

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        "The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria."
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        "(genetics) The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria."
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        "(genetics) The transfer of genetic material from one organism to another one that is not its offspring; especially common among bacteria."
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