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sympatry

/ˈsɪm.pə.tri/

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noun

/ˈsɪm.pə.tri/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее совместное обитание организмов в перекрывающихся географических областях без скрещивания.

A noun referring to the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas without interbreeding.

uncountable

  1. Coexistence without interbreedingC2formalscientific

    The occurrence of two or more species or populations in the same geographic area without interbreeding, often due to reproductive isolation.

    ruСосуществование без скрещивания

    • Sympatry is common among closely related species that occupy different ecological niches.
    • The study examined sympatry in cichlid fish populations in Lake Victoria.
    • Sympatry can lead to speciation if reproductive barriers are maintained.
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  • sympatries' possessive plural form
  • sympatry's possessive singular form