Xerosere vs. Lithosere

Xerosere vs. Lithosere — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Xerosere and Lithosere

Xeroserenoun

(ecology) The succession of ecological communities which originated in an extremely dry habitat such as a desert or sand dunes.

Lithoserenoun

A sere originating on rock; a plant succession that begins life on a newly exposed rock surface, such as one left bare as a result of glacial retreat, tectonic uplift, or volcanic eruptions.