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An ancestor is a Parent or ( Recursively ) the parent of an ancestor (i.e., a Grandparent , Great-grandparent , and so on). Two individuals have a Genetic relationship if one is the ancestor of the other or if they share a common ancestor; in Evolution ary theory, species who share an evolutionary ancestor are said to be of Common Descent . However, this concept of ancestry does not apply to some Bacteria and other organisms capable of Horizontal Gene Transfer . Some cultures place great reverence on ancestors, both living and dead; contrastingly, people in more youth-oriented cultural contexts may display a lesser degree of veneration for elders. In other cultural contexts, some people seek providence from their deceased ancestors; this practice is sometimes known as '' Ancestor Worship '' or, more accurately, ''ancestor veneration''. SEE ALSO |
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