Species inhabiting the same geographical area are known as
A
Allopatric species
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B
Synchronic species
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C
Allochronic species
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D
Sympatric species
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Solution
The correct option is A Allopatric species Allopatric speciation is referred to as geographic speciation that occurs when biological populations of the same species become isolated from one another to an extent that prevents or interferes with the gene flow.