Sympatric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sympatric is an adjective meaning (biology, genetics) Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.
Meaning
(biology, genetics) Occurring in the same, or in overlapping, territory, especially of species that do not interbreed.
Example Sentences
There is some evidence of sympatric speciation of cichlid fish in small African crater lakes.
Synonyms for sympatric
Depending on context, synonyms include compatric.
Antonyms for sympatric
Common opposites include allopatric.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include speciation, endearing, sympathetic, peripatric, macrosympatric, parapatric.
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