e·co·type (  k -t p ,  k-)n. A subdivision of an ecospecies consisting of a population that is adapted to a particular set of environmental conditions. e co·typic (-t pk) adj. |
ecotype [ˈiːkəˌtaɪp ˈɛkə-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Ecology a group of organisms within a species that is adapted to particular environmental conditions and therefore exhibits behavioural, structural, or physiological differences from other members of the species
ecotypic [ˌiːkəˈtɪpɪk ˌɛkə-] adj
ecotypically adv
| ecotype (k-tp) A subdivision of an ecospecies, comparable to a subspecies or geographic race and consisting of an isolated population selectively adapted to a particular set of environmental conditions. |
ecotype
a type or subspecies of life that is especially well adapted to a certain environment. — ecotypic, adj.
See also: Environment
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