sympatric meaning

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sympatric (adjective): (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas.

Definition of sympatric

  1. (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas

    Opposite: allopatric

    Related forms: sympatry

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