terrestrialization

English

Etymology

terrestrial +‎ -ization

Noun

terrestrialization (uncountable)

1. The colonization of the land by aquatic organisms.
   • 2015 October 1, “The Impact of Conservation Management on the Community Composition of Multiple Organism Groups in Eutrophic Interconnected Man-Made Ponds”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Succession is a major issue in current pond conservation management since it may eventually result in the loss of valuable habitats due to terrestrialization, especially in eutrophicated systems.