ecesis

/ɪˈsiː.sɪs/
noun
  1. The process by which a plant or animal becomes established and begins to grow in a new habitat or environment.
    • After the volcano erupted, ecesis of pioneer plants began on the fresh lava.
    • Biologists monitored the ecesis of the introduced bird species on the island.
    • The success of ecesis depends on the availability of water and nutrients.
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