Also, it defines sympatric as follows:

Sympatric: Referring to populations, species, or taxa occurring together in
the same geographical area; they may occupy the same habitat or different
habitats within the same geographical area.

Rich
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 16:28:44 -0500
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Subject: Re: syntopic vs sympatric


Aydin,

The definition below is taken from the Biology terms section of the Science
Dictionary - Scientific Definitions ©2003 -2004.
http://www.sciencedictionary.org/biology-term-details/Syntopic

Syntopic: Relating to or displaying conditions as they exist simultaneously
over a broad area, as of the atmosphere or weather.

Rich
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Original Message:
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From: aydin [log in to unmask]
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2004 15:43:36 -0500
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Subject: syntopic vs sympatric


What exactly is the difference between the terms syntopic & sympatric? I
have searched for the answer on the Internet, but got confusing results.
Surprisingly, Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary doesn't even have the
word syntopic.

Aydin

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