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 Law and Legal Definition. Diligence means earnest and persistent application to accomplish something. It also refers to the degree of care from a person required in a given situation. In the context of patents, diligence means the speed and perseverance in perfecting an invention.