Definition: Localistic refers to a concept in ecology that suggests that organisms are influenced by their immediate environment, rather than being dependent on distant sources of information. This idea is based on the theory of ecological niches, which describes how different species develop and specialize in specific habitats or environments, with each species having its own unique set of resources, predators, and competitors. In simpler terms, localistic organisms are less sensitive to external cues and stimuli than those that live in more remote or diverse environments. They adapt