What is a climax community?

1 Answer
Oct 19, 2015

A climax community is a term used to express a community in its final stage of succession.

Explanation:

A climax community is a term used to express a community in its final stage of succession. Species composition is stable, and the community has reached equilibrium. This often takes thousands and possibly millions of years.

The climax community may change if there are changes in climate or long-term evolutionary changes in one or more species.