Vivarium

usgb/vaɪˈveriəm,vɪˈveriəm/
noun

An indoor space or enclosure made to imitate the natural habitat for keeping animals and plants for observation or research.

The university has a large vivarium for research on different species of reptiles and amphibians.
Visual representation of "vivarium" - An indoor space or enclosure made to imitate the natural habitat for keeping animals and plants for observation or research.

Often appears as...

  • large vivarium
  • vivarium for reptiles
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Correct Habitat

Vivariums must replicate the specific environment needed by the species inside for observation or study.

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Her vivarium included a mist system to mimic the rainforest for her tropical frogs.
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Research Tool

Vivariums are essential in zoology and botany for researching living habits and species interactions.

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Scientists observed the nocturnal hunting behavior of snakes in a controlled vivarium setting.
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Educational Settings

Vivariums are often found in schools and universities to facilitate learning about ecosystems.

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Students took notes on the cyclical nature of plant life within the classroom vivarium.
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