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vivarium

[vɪˈvɛːrɪəm]

vivarium Definition

a place, such as a laboratory, where live animals or plants are kept under conditions simulating their natural environment, as for research..

Using vivarium: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vivarium" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The university's biology department has a large vivarium for research purposes.

  • Example

    The zoo's vivarium houses a variety of reptiles and amphibians.

  • Example

    The scientist carefully monitored the temperature and humidity levels in the vivarium to ensure the health of the plants.

vivarium Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vivarium

Phrases with vivarium

  • a vivarium designed specifically for insects

    Example

    The museum's insect vivarium showcases a variety of exotic species.

  • a vivarium designed specifically for reptiles and amphibians

    Example

    The herpetology vivarium at the zoo is home to many rare and endangered species.

  • a vivarium designed specifically for plants

    Example

    The botanical vivarium at the university contains a wide variety of plant species from around the world.

Origins of vivarium

from Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive'

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Summary: vivarium in Brief

A 'vivarium' [vɪˈvɛːrɪəm] is a place, such as a laboratory, where live animals or plants are kept under conditions simulating their natural environment, as for research. It can be designed specifically for insects, reptiles and amphibians, or plants, and is used for scientific study and observation.