disclimax

[ dis-klahy-maks ]

noun

, Ecology.

1. a stable community that has replaced the normal climax in a given area, owing to disturbance by humans or domestic animals.

disclimax

/ dɪsˈklaɪmæks /

noun

1. ecology a climax community resulting from the activities of man or domestic animals in climatic and other conditions that would otherwise support a different type of community

Word History and Origins

Origin of disclimax¹

First recorded in 1935–40; dis- ¹ + climax

Example Sentences

In the overgrazed disclimax existing in 1948 when the study areas were reserved, no voles were found because cover was insufficient.

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