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Definitions for "Seral Stage"
Keywords:  successional, stage, tallgrass, unvegetated, overmature
Related Terms: Seral, Succession, Sere, Climax community, Climax, Pioneer species, Old-growth, Climax vegetation, Habitat type, Keystone species, Plant community, Landrace, Element, Generalist, Biome , Ecological succession, Bio-diversity, Invasive species, Invasive plant, Indicator species, Secondary succession, Domesticate, Nonnative, Monoculture, Polyculture, Plant succession, Wild, Agroecosystem, Domesticated, Dominant, Species diversity, Structural diversity, Naturalised, Forest fragmentation, Captive breeding, Wildlife management, Refugia, Dominant species, Den tree, Group selection, Edge , Sensitive species, Naturalize, Permaculture, Foraging, Native species, Domestication, Alien species, Virgin forest, Wildlife
A successional vegetative stage representing a unique habitat for wildlife. Early seral stage habitat includes forest openings, field, clearcuts, and young plantations. Later seral stage habitat includes mature and overmature forest.
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A stage of development in the successional process (sere) recognized by distinct soil and water conditions and associations of plants and animals.
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The stage of succession of a plant or animal community that is transitional. If left alone, the seral stage will give way to another plant or animal community that represents a further stage of succession.
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