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-conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation. painstakingness, conscientiousness-the trait of being painstaking and careful.etermination, purpose-the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose; his determination showed in his every movement; he is a man of purpose. assiduity, assiduousness, concentration-great and constant diligence and attention.