sympatric

/sɪmˈpætrɪk/
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Definitions of sympatric
  1. adjective
    (of biological species or speciation) occurring in the same or overlapping geographical areas
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    antonyms:
    allopatric
    (of biological species or speciation) occurring in areas isolated geographically from one another
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