1. Plural of hydrosere; ecological succession sequences that begin in aquatic or waterlogged environments and progress toward terrestrial plant communities.
Usage: ecology; technical; plural form

Examples

• Hydroseres typically begin with pioneer aquatic plants and gradually transition to wetland vegetation.
• Ecologists study hydroseres to understand how lakes and ponds develop into forests over time.
• The hydroseres in this region show distinct stages from open water to marsh to woodland.
• Different hydroseres may follow different pathways depending on soil chemistry and climate.
• Wetland restoration projects often rely on knowledge of natural hydroseres.