Objective 4: Compare definitions with term use and make
recommendations
We compared classical and authoritative definitions (Objective 1) with
the meta-review (Objective 2), and trends in use of the terms ecotypes
and life history (Objective 3). We addressed the questions: Are there
clear patterns in how terms are used in particular contexts? Do
redundancies or ambiguities exist in the use of some terms that suggest
that some terms ought not to be used?