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xerarch

American  
[zeer-ahrk] / ˈzɪər ɑrk /

adjective

Ecology.

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

xerarch British  
/ ˈzɪərɑːk /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of xerarch

1935–40; xer- ( def. ) + -arch

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