1. Ecotypes and Species
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2. What is an Ecotype?
An Ecotype is a population of species that differs genetically from other populations of the same species because local conditions have selected for certain unique physiological or morphological characteristics
Broader than a biotype and narrower than a species.
(Source: everythingbio.com)

3. Ecotype vs. Species
While species are a more broad category, ecotypes are narrowed down more specifically.
These specifics can involve area of growth, a particular photo period, structure, etc.
(Source: Life: The Science of Biology)

4. How did Ecotypes Appear?
Ecotypes appeared in response to a process of natural selection within species.
In order to more effectively survive within a specific climate, region, etc; ecotypes developed

5. From Ecotype to Species
An ecotype may become a species if natural selection leads to further variations within itself
In this case, the ecotype would take the form of a new species and its variations would be new ecotypes

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