1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an ecotype; showing adaptation to a specific local environment within a species
Usage: biology; ecology

Examples

• The ecotypic variations in the plant population reflect differences in soil composition across the valley.
• Researchers studied ecotypic differences in cold tolerance among populations of the same species.
• Ecotypic adaptation allows organisms to thrive in their specific local habitats.
• The ecotypic characteristics of these insects make them well-suited to high-altitude environments.
• Scientists identified ecotypic traits that distinguish coastal from inland populations of the fish species.