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Pattern of retrovirus transmission. Retroviruses integrate into the chromosomes of germline cells, forming endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). The new ERVs might be fixed in the host population either by positive selection or random genetic drift. Moreover, ERVs might increase their copy numbers during the evolutionary course. The colored circles represent germline cells, and green and orange lines represent host genomes and ERVs, respectively.
