Ecospecifically

/ˌɛkoʊspɪˈsɪfɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that is specific to or characteristic of a particular ecological environment.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'ecospecific,' adding the '-ly' suffix to convert the adjective to describe how something occurs in an environment-specific manner.

Kelly Says

When scientists write that a behavior occurs 'ecospecifically,' they mean it's not universal across the species—it only happens in certain environmental conditions.

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