sympatrically Definition
occurring or existing in the same geographic area; occupying the same or overlapping habitat without interbreeding.
Using sympatrically: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sympatrically" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The two species of birds live sympatrically in the same forest.
Example
Sympatrically occurring species often have different ecological niches to avoid competition.
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Summary: sympatrically in Brief
The adverb 'sympatrically' [sim-pa-tri-kuh-lee] describes the occurrence of two or more species in the same geographic area or habitat without interbreeding. It is often used to describe the coexistence of species with different ecological niches to avoid competition.
