SYMPATRY

sympatry

(noun) the occurrence of organisms in overlapping geographical areas, but without interbreeding

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sympatry (plural sympatries)

(biology) The use of the same (or overlapping) geographical areas, by populations of related species, without interbreeding.

Antonyms

• allopatry

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Word of the Day

26 December 2024

CHATTEL

(noun) personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc)


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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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