xerarch
definition
referring to ecological succession that begins in a dry, barren environment
example
The xerarch stages of succession are crucial for understanding how ecosystems can develop in arid regions.
synonyms
ariddrydesiccated
word origin — The word 'xerarch' originates from the Greek 'xeros', meaning 'dry', and the suffix '-arch', meaning 'beginning' or 'ruler', used in ecological contexts.