sub·cli·max (s b-kl  m ks )n. 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. sub cli·mactic (-mkt k) adj. |
subclimax [sʌbˈklaɪmæks]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Ecology a community in which development has been arrested before climax has been attained
subclimactic [ˌsʌbklaɪˈmæktɪk] adj
| subclimax (sb-klmks) A stage in the ecological succession of a plant or animal community immediately preceding a climax, often persisting because of the repeated effects of fire, flood, or other conditions. See also climax communitysuccession |
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