xerarch

[ zeer-ahrk ]

adjective

, Ecology.

1. (of a sere) originating in a dry habitat.

xerarch

/ ˈzɪərɑːk /

adjective

1. ecology (of a sere) having its origin in a dry habitat

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerarch¹

1935–40; xer- ( def ) + -arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerarch¹

from xer ( o ) - + Greek arkhē a beginning, from arkhein to begin