sympatry
/ˈsɪmpətri/
noun
- The occurrence of two or more species or populations living in the same geographic area, so that they may encounter each other.
- Scientists study sympatry to understand how closely related species coexist without interbreeding.
- The sympatry of these fish in the lake is a result of their shared evolutionary history.
- The sympatry of two similar bird species in the same forest leads to competition for food.
Antonyms