In ecology, the theory of alternative stable states (sometimes termed alternate stable states or alternative stable equilibria) predicts that ecosystems...

events, sclerophyll vegetation can establish first and create a new alternative stable state with its own self-reinforcing feedback with fire. Therefore, a...

levels. This allows organisms on the lower levels to not only maintain a stable population, but also to transfer energy up the pyramid. The exception to...

immediate change is expected, the term stable is frequently used as a qualifier to denote conditions where a patient has stable vital signs. A wide range of terms...

occurrence adjacent to closed moss forests, indicate that they are an alternative stable state to the spruce–moss forests". Ecology portal Environment portal...

Jeffrey N. Houser; James F. Kitchell; Michael L. Pace (1998). "Evaluating Alternative Explanations in Ecosystem Experiments". Ecosystems. 1 (4): 335–344. Bibcode:1998Ecosy...

ecosystems in southern Haida Gwaii (British Columbia, Canada): evidence from stable isotope analysis of rockfish (Sebastes spp.) bone collagen". Archaeological...

these end-points other terms, not climaxes, and had thought they were not stable because by definition, climax vegetation is best-adapted to the climate...

N.; Rasmussen, J. B. (1999). "Patterns of food chain length in lakes: A stable isotope study" (PDF). The American Naturalist. 154 (4): 406–416. doi:10...

salinity). ecocline transitions are less distinct (less clear-cut), have more stable conditions within, hence a higher plant species richness. an ecotone describes...