terrarium
noun
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A Terrarium at the Zoo
The turtle exhibit at a zoo is often in the form of a terrarium, as are some of the exhibits at a plant conservatory. In an ant terrarium, elementary-school students watch the ants dig their network of tunnels as if no one were watching. Terrariums try to create conditions as close as possible to a natural habitat. A covered terrarium can often sustain itself for months on the moisture trapped inside. But creating a good terrarium requires careful control not only of humidity but also of temperature, as well as good ventilation; the lighting should include the full spectrum of sunlight as well as a day-night regulator.
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Cecilia D'anastasio, WIRED, 5 Oct. 2020
Fortunately, there are tons of original options out there for your friends and family, like a terrarium made of Legos to a podcast-like audio recording of a loved one.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Use a grow tent as a large terrarium to maintain the humidity, temperature, and light conditions your cacti like.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024
Planet of Biodiversity For all the animal lovers in your family, there’s the Planet of Biodiversity, featuring a terrarium for reptiles and a Little Explorers Institute for children, which parents will also love.
—Zayda Rivera, Parents, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terrarium. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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