What is a population (or subspecies or race) that is adapted to local environmentalconditions called? 

Correct option is C

• Ecotypes are a result of natural selection where certain traits are favored in specific environmental conditions, leading to adaptations in the population.

• Ecotypic variations can be seen in plants and animals that exhibit different forms or behaviors depending on the environment they are in.

• Over time, ecotypes may evolve into distinct species if isolation and different selective pressures continue.

Additional Information:

• Biome: A biome is a large geographical biotic unit, characterized by specific climate and vegetation types, such as a desert or a rainforest.

• Prototype: A prototype is a model or typical example of something.

• Niche: A niche refers to the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including how it interacts with other organisms and its environment.