ecotype

Example:Researchers are studying the ecotype differences in lodgepole pine to better understand the species' adaptation to fire-prone areas.

Definition:Variations observed among different ecotypes of a species that are adapted to different environments.

Example:Some traits of the Tibetan yak are ecotype-specific, indicating their adaptation to high-altitude environments.

Definition:Adapted or characteristic of a specific ecotype.

Example:The ecotype traits of the coffee plant in Ethiopia are different from those in Colombia, reflecting the unique growing conditions in each region.

Definition:Characteristics of an ecotype that distinguish it from other ecotypes of the same species.