How Do You Spell VIVARIUM?

Pronunciation: [vɪvˈe͡əɹi͡əm] (IPA)

Vivarium (noun) is a word commonly used in the field of zoology. It refers to an enclosed space where living organisms are kept for observation and study. The word comes from the Latin word "vivere" which means "to live". The spelling of "vivarium" is as follows /vɪˈvɛːrɪəm/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The "vi" is pronounced as "vai" in "vain" and the "a" is pronounced as "a" in "car" with a stress on the second syllable.

VIVARIUM Meaning and Definition

1. A vivarium is a controlled environment, typically within enclosed glass or acrylic walls, specifically designed to house and showcase various living organisms, such as plants, animals, or both. The purpose of a vivarium is to replicate a specific natural habitat or ecosystem to a certain degree, enabling the organisms within it to thrive in conditions similar to those from their native environment.

   Vivariums often incorporate elements like temperature control, lighting systems, humidity regulation, and substrate selection, which are crucial to simulate the particular biome being replicated. They can vary widely in size and complexity, ranging from small terrariums for holding a single plant or small animal, to large public exhibits or research facilities housing numerous species.

   These enclosures serve various purposes, including entertainment, education, scientific research, and conservation efforts. By providing a controlled environment with adequate resources and protection from external factors, vivariums can permit the study and observation of species in a controlled setting, while ensuring their safety and well-being.

   Depending on their intentions and goals, vivariums can be classified into different types, such as botanical gardens, insectariums, zoological parks, or herpetariums, each specializing in housing and showcasing specific groups of organisms. The term "vivarium" is derived from the Latin word "vivere," meaning "to live," emphasizing its purpose of creating a lifelike habitat for the organisms it contains.

2. A small artificial enclosure, cage, reservoir, vase, &c., for keeping animals alive; a small vivarium for salt or fresh water animals is called an aquarium.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of VIVARIUM

The word "vivarium" derives from the Latin term "vivārium", which can be broken down into two components: "vivus" meaning "alive" or "living", and "-arium" meaning "a place for". Therefore, "vivarium" translates roughly to "a place for the living/alive". The word was originally used to refer to a place or enclosure where living organisms, particularly animals or plants, were kept and observed. In modern usage, "vivarium" often refers to an enclosed area, such as a greenhouse, terrarium, or aquarium, created to provide a suitable habitat for maintaining and studying living organisms.

Similar spelling word for VIVARIUM

• vibrion.

Plural form of VIVARIUM is VIVARIA OR VIVARIUMS