Clementsian

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.

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).

We are not surprised to learn that Britain's leading Clementsian was a philosopher by temperament.