sympatry meaning

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sympatry (noun): the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas, but without interbreeding.

Definition of sympatry

  1. the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas, but without interbreeding

    Opposite: allopatry

    Type of: occurrence

    Related forms: sympatric

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in RY · 8-letter words

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