ecesis

Plural: eceses

Noun

• The successful establishment of a plant or animal in a new habitat.
• (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
• The process of the successful establishment of a plant or animal species in a habitat that was barren previously or was left barren due to some catastrophe.

Examples

• The rare word ECESIS found an unexpected home on the board, establishing itself for high points.

Synonyms

establishment