ecesis

[ ih-see-sis ]

noun

, Ecology.

1. the establishment of an immigrant plant in a new environment.

ecesis

/ ɪˈsiːsɪs /

noun

1. the establishment of a plant in a new environment

Other Words From

• e·cesic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecesis¹

1900–05; < Greek oíkēsis an inhabiting, equivalent to oikē-, variant stem of oikeîn to inhabit (derivative of oîkos house) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of ecesis¹

C20: from Greek oikēsis a dwelling in, from oikein to inhabit; related to oikos a house

Example Sentences

Invasion into a new area or a plant community begins with migration when this is followed by ecesis.

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In an area already occupied by plants, ecesis and competition are concomitant and quickly produce reactions.

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They may affect invasion either by limiting migration or by preventing ecesis.

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