edaphic climax

noun Ecology.

a localized climax community that may differ from the surrounding climax vegetation by reason of slightly differing soil type, exposure to sun and wind, drainage, etc.

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Origin of edaphic climax

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby edaphic climax

edacious, edacity, edam, edamame, edaphic, edaphic climax, edaphon, edb, edberg, edc, edda
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