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sub·cli·max (s

b-kl

)

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.

subcli·mactic (-m

k) adj.

subclimax [sʌbˈklaɪmæks]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Ecology a community in which development has been arrested before climax has been attained

subclimactic [ˌsʌbklaɪˈmæktɪk] adj

subclimax (s

b-kl

)

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 community succession

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