Which of the following may have provided 'evolutionary shortcuts' to evolving groups from the genus Homo, allowing adaptive traits to spread between them without depending on natural selection?

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Gene flow, or the transfer of genetic material between populations, can allow for the spread of adaptive traits without solely relying on natural selection. It can act as an "evolutionary shortcut" by allowing for the exchange of beneficial genetic variants between populations.

Which of the Following May Have Provided 'Evolutionary Shortcuts' to Evolving