Adjective
Of or relating to Frederic Clements (1874-1945), American plant ecologist and pioneer in the study of vegetation succession.
Adhering to an ecological model that emphasizes an orderly progression of species as an ecosystem matures.
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Tobey (1981) traced the rise and presumed fall of Clementsian ecology in grassland ecology.
To understand the origin of the ecosystem concept, it is important to consider in greater detail Tansley's critical attitude toward Clementsian ecology.
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Not surprisingly, Australians, the originators of the vital attributes idea, never followed Clementsian succession because disturbance, particularly fire, was such an overpowering influence in their scapes (Noble and Slatyer, 1977).
Noun
One who follows the ideology of Frederic Clements.
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We are not surprised to learn that Britain's leading Clementsian was a philosopher by temperament.