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ARTIFICIAL ECOSYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Types of Constructed Works
CONT

An artificial ecosystem is a man-made system, which can be further classified as terrestrial, freshwater, or marine. An example of an artificial ecosystem is a terrarium. Many man-made ecosystems are built for conservation purposes, aesthetics, and studying biology and ecology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Types de constructions
CONT

La construction d'écosystèmes artificiels comme principal mode de traitement fait partie des techniques de remplacement envisagées pour l'assainissement des eaux usées de petites municipalités.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ecosistemas
  • Tipos de construcciones
CONT

Los ecosistemas artificiales, son ambientes específicos creados por el ser humano.

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