clisere

noun

cli·​sere

ˈklīˌsi(ə)r

: the succession of ecological communities that results from climatic changes

especially : one preceding the reestablishment of a stable state following an intense climatic change (as the advance or recession of a major glaciation)

Word History

Etymology

climate + sere (cycle)

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