New species that arise in the same physical area as its parent species is called sympatric speciation.

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Sympatric speciation occurs when new species arise within the same geographical area as their parent species, often due to genetic changes or other factors that create reproductive barriers between populations. This is distinct from allopatric speciation, which occurs when populations of a species become geographically separated and evolve independently over time.

New Species That Arise in the Same Physical Area as Its