clinally

/ˈklaɪnəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that changes gradually along a geographic or environmental gradient.
    • The genetic markers shift clinally across the population's range.
    • The species' coloration varies clinally from north to south.
    • Plant height increases clinally with altitude in this region.
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