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multiniche en · ADJ

Etymology

From multi- + niche.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Relating to more than one niche.
    • In all of these groups tropical species are characterized by multiniche adaptation, or polyspecialization, associated with specialized adaptation and speciation following an episode of habitat contraction and isolation. 2003, Mary Jane West-Eberhard, Developmental Plasticity and Evolution:
    • They fare far better when they pursue a multiniche strategy. Multiniche players create an interesting and rare subspecies in the market map. In the extreme case, niche mastery skills can be extended to multiple niche markets in the outer circle. 2004, Bill Davidson, Breakthrough: