Ecological Succession Terms

noun the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex

• The climax of the novel was the dramatic confrontation between the protagonist and the antagonist.
• The movie's climax had everyone on the edge of their seats.
• Dude, that party last night was the climax of the summer!
• As the sun set behind the mountains, it felt like nature was reaching its climax.

adjective relating to plants that grow in an upward direction, such as vines or climbers

• The acrotrophic plant species thrive in high altitudes where they receive ample sunlight.
• Those acrotrophic plants up on the mountain are really hardy.
• I heard those acrotrophic plants are like the rockstars of the plant world.
• Her acrotrophic personality always rises to the occasion in challenging situations.