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subclimax

/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/

subclimaxnoun

subclimaxes

/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/

Translations

The forest is in a subclimax stage due to frequent fires.

Лес находится на стадии субклимакса из-за частых пожаров.

Definitions

A stage in ecological succession immediately preceding the climax, where the community is stable but not yet reached the final stage.

The forest was in a subclimax stage, with a mix of young and mature trees.

Synonyms

secondary climax

intermediate climax

subordinate climax

subclimaxadjective

/ˌsʌbˈklaɪ.mæks/

Functions attributively in ecological contexts (e.g., 'subclimax community').

Definitions

Occurring before or below the climatic climax stage in ecological succession; relating to or characteristic of a subclimax.

Fire-maintained prairies are a typical subclimax grassland ecosystem.