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ecesis

ecesis

9.9
The way a plant or animal starts to live and grow in a new place
  • noun
  • /ɪˈsiːsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Many invasive species undergo ecesis quickly, outcompeting native flora and fauna.

Examples

  • The ecesis of mangrove seedlings is critical for the formation of new coastal forests.

  • Successful ecesis depends on the suitability of soil and climate conditions in the area.

  • The ecesis of the species in the new environment was remarkable.

  • Ecesis is crucial for understanding how species adapt.

  • In order for a new species to thrive, successful ecesis requires the right environmental conditions.

  • The ecesis of the cactus in the desert shows how plants can adapt to harsh climates.

  • Studying the ecesis of various organisms helps ecologists understand habitat restoration.

Synonyms

establishment
vsecesis
  • Specialized
4 6.0

How a plant or animal starts to live in a new place

is the same process but without stressing success

How Established

colonization
26 6.0
ecesis
  • Specialized
9.9
introduction
77 1.6

Surface Forms

ecesis singular
eceses plural

Etymology

Ecesis shares the eco- part with ecology, which comes from the Greek word oikos meaning 'home', and the ending -esis means 'a process'. So ecesis is like the process of making a new home in a place, which is why it means a plant or animal becoming established in a new habitat.