👉 Heterotopy is a concept in evolutionary biology that describes the movement of genetic material from one cell to another, typically during intercellular communication. It refers to the exchange or transfer of genetic information between cells, which can occur through a variety of mechanisms such as mitosis, cytokinesis, and cell division. In terms of heterotopy in the context of animals, it occurs when two different species communicate with each other using the same body parts, such as bones or muscles. This communication