eurytopik
Eurytopik, in ecological usage often rendered as eurytopic, refers to organisms that can tolerate and thrive across a relatively wide range of environmental conditions and habitats. Species described as eurytopic are characterized by a broad niche breadth, allowing them to occupy diverse ecosystems and respond to varying abiotic factors such as temperature, moisture, pH, and salinity.
Etymology and scope: the term derives from Greek roots meaning “wide place.” In ecology, it contrasts with
Ecological significance: eurytopic species are frequently associated with generalist life histories. They may dominate disturbed or
Examples: common house mice (Mus musculus) and many urban-adapted pests demonstrate eurytopic traits, thriving in a
See also: eurythermic, euryhaline, stenotopic, niche breadth.