Ever seen mosses and ferns inside a laboratory flask, and done a double take? What you would have been observing was a self-sustaining enclosed ecosystem – better known as terrariums.In essence, terra means “land” in Latin, while the suffix -arium refers to a receptacle. Together, they denote “enclosed earth” – miniature ecosystems in sealed vessels.Terrariums are unique indoor jungles that vary according to individual ingenuity. To ensure its survivability indoors, primitive plants such as ferns and mosses are often used...
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