genomic_island

Term ID

SO:0000772

Synonyms

• genomic island

Definition

A genomic island is an integrated mobile genetic element, characterized by size (over 10 Kb). It that has features that suggest a foreign origin. These can include nucleotide distribution (oligonucleotides signature, CG content etc.) that differs from the bulk of the chromosome and/or genes suggesting DNA mobility.

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genomic_island

Ontology

Sequence Ontology