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edaphic climax

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noun

Ecology.

  1. 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.

Etymology

Origin of edaphic climax

First recorded in 1945–50

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