Relating to or characteristic of a biotype; describing something determined by or associated with genetic makeup rather than appearance.
From 'biotype' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This adjectival form allows scientists to describe traits or characteristics that are influenced by a specific biotype's genetic composition.
When scientists say a trait is 'biotypic,' they're pointing to genetics as the explanation—so if two insects look identical but behave differently, those behavioral differences might be biotypic rather than environmental.
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