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.
diligence (plural diligences) 1  combination of carefulness and long-term effort (often used to refer to only one of these) 2  carefulness, for example due diligence. 3  long-term effort, working hard, the qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.  A public stage-coach.