Term Name:	genomic_island
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.
Ontology:	Sequence Ontology [SO:0000772]