subclimax
/ˌsʌbˈklʌɪmaks/Ecology
noun
The stage in an ecological succession preceding the climax, or at which a plant community is prevented by climatic or other factors from reaching the natural climax.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Frederic Edward Clements (1874–1945). From sub- + climax.
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- throughcare
- through-composed
- throughfall
- throughflow
- through-hole
- through line
- throughother
- throughout
- through pass
- throughput
- through the ages
- through thick and thin
- through-ticketing
- throughway
- throve
- throw
- throwable
- throw a lifeline to
- throwaway
- throw away the key
- throwback
- throw caution to the wind (or winds)
- throwdown
- throw dust in someone's eyes