Ecotype

Geographic variety, population, or race, within a species, that is genetically adapted to a particular habitat. An ecotype typically exhibits phenotypic differences but is capable of interbreeding with other ecotypes.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): G05.695.200, G16.500.275.157.049.230, N06.230.124.049.230

MeSH Unique ID: D060146

Entry Terms:

• Ecotypes

See Also:

• Gene-Environment Interaction

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Genetic Phenomena
Phenotype
Ecotype

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Biological Phenomena
Ecological and Environmental Phenomena
Environment
Ecosystem
Biodiversity
Ecotype

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Health Care Category
Environment and Public Health
Environment
Ecosystem
Biodiversity
Ecotype