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eurytopic

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eu·ry·top·ic  (yr-tpk)
adj.
Able to adapt to a wide range of environmental conditions; widely distributed. Used of a plant or an animal.
[eury- + Greek topos, place + -ic.]
eury·to·pici·ty (-t-ps-t) n.
eurytopic [ˌjʊərɪˈtɒpɪk]
adj
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Ecology (of a species) able to tolerate a wide range of environments
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Ecology having a wide geographical distribution Compare stenotopic
[from eury- + top from Greek topos place + -ic]
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