Succession (Ecological) 



The replacement of one kind of Community by another 

 kind; the progressive changes in vegetation and in animal 

 life which may culminate in the Climax (q. v.). cf. Allogenic, 

 Autogenic, Primary succession, Secondary succession, Sere. 



Succulence 



The condition of a plant that contains much tissue rich 

 in cell sap and is therefore fleshy or juicy, e. g., cactus. 



Sucker 



(1) In some animals an organ of attachment and also 

 often used for the absorption of food. (2) See Haustorium. 

 (3) In many plants a shoot arising from the lower parts of 

 the stem or from the root. cf. Tiller, Sprout. 



Sudd 



An extensive Marsh type of vegetation characterized by 

 the Dominance of papyrus (Cyperus papyrus) along the 

 upper White Nile River, large masses of which may break 

 loose and float down the river. 



Suffrutescent 



Refers to Perennial plants that normally are somewhat 

 woody at the base so they do not die down to the ground 

 each year. 



Suffruticose 



Refers to Perennial plants that are distinctly woody at 

 the base, herbaceous above (Under shrubs), intermediate to 

 Suffrutescent and Fruticose (q. v.). 



Sulfofication 



The Mineralization (q. v.) of organic compounds in 

 dead remains of plants and animals to inorganic compounds 

 containing sulfur such as calcium sulfate which can again 

 be absorbed by plants. 



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