subclimax

(sub klīmaks)

noun

Ecol. the successional stage just preceding a climax formation

See subclimax in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A stage in the ecological succession of a plant or animal community immediately preceding a climax, and often persisting because of the effects of fire, flood, or other conditions.

Related Forms:

  • subˌcli·macˈtic (-măkˈtĭk) adjective

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