Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2008

  • question_answer
    Two species occupying same or overlapping area are called as

    A)  sympatric          

    B)  allopatric

    C)  parapatric          

    D)  ring species

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Population of two or more species, whose geographical ranges or distribution concide or overlap are know as sympatric species. Allopatric species occupy different vertical zones in the same geographical area. Parapatric species do not overlap but continuous ie, touch each other. Ring species are characterized by circular or looped geographical distribution.


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