DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A climax community is rare because it has reached ecological equilibrium, and in reality, most ecosystems are quite dynamic and vulnerable to change. However, if after a long period of time, the community has, in fact, reached equilibrium, the community may be recognized as a climax community.

Detailed explanation-2: -[ klī′măks′ ] An ecological community in which populations of plants or animals remain stable and exist in balance with each other and their environment. A climax community is the final stage of succession, remaining relatively unchanged until destroyed by an event such as fire or human interference.