Subclimax
Translation of "subclimax" into Russian
subclimax
NounUK
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
US
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
subclimax
subclimaxes pl
The forest is in a subclimax stage due to frequent fires.
Лес находится на стадии субклимакса из-за частых пожаров.
Definitions
subclimax
NounUK
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
US
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
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.
subclimax
AdjectiveUK
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
US
/sʌbˈklaɪmæks/
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.