Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sympatry
noun
/sɪmˈpætri/
Definition
Sympatry refers to the occurrence of two or more species in the same geographic area, where they live side by side without interbreeding.
Examples
- The two bird species live in sympatry, each utilizing different food sources.
- In sympatry, one can study how different species adapt to similar environmental conditions.
Meaning
In biology, sympatry means that different species share the same habitat but have adapted to occupy different ecological niches.
Synonyms
- cohabitation
- concurrence
