vivarium

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Such a passionate desire to "search Nature and know her secrets" finally originated the idea of the Aquarium The term vivarium was used among the ancients to signify many things,--from the dens of the wild animals which opened under the Colosseum, to an oyster-bed; and so now it may mean any collection of living creatures.

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  1. noun A place, especially an indoor enclosure, for keeping and raising living animals and plants under natural conditions for observation or research.

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  • The vivarium was temperature-controlled and maintained under a 12: 12 h light / dark cycle (lights on at 07: 00 h). —  PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
  • (Aug 24 2008 16: 21 GMT) 3 foot vivarium ideal for reptiles and other lizard very nice just used it a for few weeks comes with heat mat, lights. etc ring for more information thx. price redcuced for quick sale —  We Blog A Lot
  • A colony of rats, who are naturally gregarious, were allowed to roam together in a large vivarium enriched with wheels, balls and other playthings, on a deep bed of aromatic cedar shavings and with plenty of space for breeding and private interactions. —  Peak Energy
  • University of Virginia Foundation, modular laboratory - UVA vivarium with ramp, —  Readthehook.com - Current Articles
  • Whether the job requires chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) protection, operating a research vivarium, or managing some of the region's largest warehouses, SoBran has the trained personnel and proven programs to efficiently achieve your goals. —  News
 

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  1. Latin vīvārium, from neuter of vīvārius, of living creatures, from vīvus, alive; see vivify.
 

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