Suppose you are studying a population of an animal or plant. You
wonder if this population is genetically distinct from neighboring
populations (i.e., an ecotype). Briefly state several ways by which
you could determine if your population is indeed a locally adapted
ecotype. Then describe in some detail how this ecotype could have
evolved to be distinct from neighboring populations. Include the
concepts of mutation, natural selection, gene flow (migration),
genetic drift and inbreeding.