xerosere

[zeer-uh-seer]

noun

Ecology.

1. a sere occurring on dry soil.

xerosere

/ ˈzɪərəˌsɪə /

noun

1. ecology a sere that originates in dry surroundings

Word History and Origins

Origin of xerosere¹

First recorded in 1925–30; xero- + sere ²