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seral

adjective
ser·​al | \ˈsir-əl \

Definition of seral 

: of, relating to, or being an ecological sere

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 One reason is that early seral landscapes are becoming rare. — Warren Cornwall, Science | AAAS, "Why does this famous protector of trees now want to cut some down?," 5 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of seral

1916, in the meaning defined above

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