stenotopic
/ˌstɛnəˈtɑpɪk/
adjective
- Describing a species or organism that can only survive in a narrow range of environmental conditions, such as a specific temperature, humidity, or habitat.
- The stenotopic coral species can only live in very warm, shallow waters.
- Conservationists worry that stenotopic animals will struggle to adapt to climate change.
- Many stenotopic insects are found only in a single mountain valley.
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