sympatric

 
Pronunciation: /sɪmˈpatrɪk/

adjective

  • (of animals or plant species or populations) occurring within the same or overlapping geographical areas. Compare with allopatric.
  • (of speciation) taking place without geographical separation.

Derivatives

sympatry

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from sym- 'with, together' + Greek patra 'fatherland' + -ic