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Two or more species occupying identical or overlapping areas are known as

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Sympatric species

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Allopatric species

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C

Sibling

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D

Subspecies

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Solution

The correct option is A Sympatric species
Sympatric species are those that are inhabitant of same geographical area. Species that are inhabitant of different geographical area are allopatric. Species that are morphologically identical but isolated reproductively are called sibling species.
So, the correct answer is 'Sympatric species'

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