Succession is the process by which communities colonise an ecosystem and are then replaced over time by other communities: Pioneer species: These are the first species to occupy a new habitat, starting new communities. They have rapid reproductive strategies, enabling them to quickly occupy an uninhabited area.
Definition of due diligence. 1  1 law : the care that a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property failed to exercise due diligence in trying to prevent the accident.
2. In compliance, due diligence describes the degree of effort required by law or industry standard. 3. In real estate, due diligence is the time period between the acceptance of an offer and the close of escrow. 4. In civil law, due diligence is synonymous with reasonable care.. 5.