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Definition of Ecotype
1. Noun. (ecology) A group of organisms, normally a subdivision of a species, that is adapted to a specific environment. ¹
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Definition of Ecotype
1. a subspecies adapted to specific environmental conditions [n -S] : ECOTYPIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Ecotype
1. A subspecies, or breed, that has adapted to its local environment and as a result is distinctive from other members of the species, but can still successfully interbreed with other members of the species. (09 Oct 1997)