hydrosere

/haɪˈdrɒsɪri/; /haɪˈdrɔːsɪri/ or /ˈhaɪdrɒsɪri/

Definitions

1. noun

A series of changes in vegetation that occur as a body of water dries out, such as in a lake bed or a river delta

“The hydrosere that occurred in the lake bed after the drought was a fascinating example of ecological succession.”

Synonyms

  • seral stage
  • succession

Antonyms

  • stagnation
  • xerosere