What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stenotopic
Example
The stenotopic fish can only survive in a very specific range of water temperatures. [stenotopic: adjective]
Example
This plant is stenotopic and can only grow in a very specific type of soil. [stenotopic: adjective]
stenothermal
Example
The stenothermal reptile can only survive in a very specific range of temperatures. [stenothermal: adjective]
Example
This insect is stenothermal and can only thrive in a very specific temperature range. [stenothermal: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Stenothermal is a more common term than stenotopic, as it is more widely used and recognized. Stenotopic is a more specialized term and may not be as familiar to those outside of the field of ecology and biology.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stenotopic and stenothermal?
Both stenotopic and stenothermal are formal terms used in scientific contexts, and are not typically used in everyday language.
