sympatric

/ˈsɪmpətrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or inhabiting the same region, but not interbreeding, often used in biology.

“The sympatric species of birds in the forest have distinct songs.”

2. noun

Two or more populations of the same species that live in the same geographic area but are reproductively isolated.

“The sympatric population of deer in the forest is a concern for wildlife conservation.”

Synonyms

  • allopatric
  • allozoonic

Antonyms

  • allopatric
  • allozoonic