Climax Community

+A climax community is a stable, mature ecological state, where the living components are in long-term balance with their environment. It represents the final, self-sustaining stage of [Ecological Succession](/wiki/ecological_succession), having reached equilibrium and maximum [Biodiversity](/wiki/biodiversity) possible under prevailing conditions.

+## See also

+- [Succession](/wiki/succession)

+- [Ecosystem](/wiki/ecosystem)

+- [Biome](/wiki/biome)