Halosere

/ˈhæloʊˌsɪr/ noun

Definition

In ecology, a series of plant community changes that occur in salty or saline environments over time.

Etymology

From Greek 'halos' (salt) + 'sere' (from Latin 'series,' meaning a sequence of ecological communities). This ecological term describes succession in salt environments.

Kelly Says

A halosere shows how salt marshes develop over centuries—pioneer halophytes slowly build up soil, eventually allowing less salt-tolerant plants to move in and completely transform the landscape!

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