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Preferred Term:

sympatry

Definition:
Species or populations occupying the same or overlapping geographical areas, or sharing a common range, without interbreeding.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
  • sympatric populations
  • sympatric species
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/192512
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