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mature community

Fairly stable, self-sustaining community in an advanced stage of ecological succession; usually has a diverse array of species and ecological niches; captures and uses energy and cycles critical chemicals more efficiently than simpler, immature communities. Compare immature community.

Subject: 
Environmental Science [1]
Vocabulary: 
Chapter 8 - Community Ecology: Structure, Species Interactions, Succession, and Sustainability [2]

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