insectarium
Arthropod display facility
An insectarium is a facility for keeping and displaying live insects, typically for research, education, or public exhibition.
Like an aquarium for fish or a terrarium for reptiles, an insectarium provides controlled environments where insects can be observed: The natural history museum's insectarium houses over two hundred species of beetles and butterflies.
Science of categorical arrangement
- entomologistOne who studies insects
- arthropodsJointed-limb invertebrates
- coleopteraOrder containing beetles
- lepidopteraButterfly and moth order
diptera · hymenoptera · morphology · phylogeny · invertebrates · speciation · metamorphosis · larvae
Presentation for viewing
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- viewingAct of watching something
gallery · interactive · labels · placards · curator · visitors · walkthrough · lighting
Glass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
- microhabitatSmall distinct living area
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
temperature · vegetation · enclosure · naturalistic · tropical · desert · leaf litter · branches
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- captive breedingReproducing animals under human care
- reintroductionAct of bringing back
biodiversity · pollinators · habitat loss · species survival · education · awareness · research · native species
Fluttering insects or nervousness
- beetlesHard-winged insects
- mantisesPredatory insects with raptorial legs
- tarantulasLarge hairy spiders
- scorpionsVenomous tailed arachnids
millipedes · cockroaches · ants · bees · dragonflies · grasshoppers · caterpillars · atlas moth
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- entomologistOne who studies insects
- arthropodsJointed-limb invertebrates
- coleopteraOrder containing beetles
lepidoptera · diptera · hymenoptera · morphology · phylogeny · invertebrates · speciation · metamorphosis · larvae · pupae
display
Presentation for viewing
- specimensRepresentative items for examination
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
viewing · gallery · interactive · labels · placards · curator · visitors · walkthrough · lighting · presentation
terrarium
Glass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
- microhabitatSmall distinct living area
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
humidity · temperature · vegetation · enclosure · naturalistic · tropical · desert · leaf litter · branches · mesh
endangered
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- captive breedingReproducing animals under human care
reintroduction · biodiversity · pollinators · habitat loss · species survival · education · awareness · research · native species · invasive species
butterflies
Fluttering insects or nervousness
- beetlesHard-winged insects
- mantisesPredatory insects with raptorial legs
- tarantulasLarge hairy spiders
scorpions · millipedes · cockroaches · ants · bees · dragonflies · grasshoppers · caterpillars · atlas moth · leaf-cutter ants
- natural historynatural history, natural history museum, naturalist, naturalists, natural philosophers
- educational siteszoo, aquarium, art museum, botanical garden, history museum
- enclosurescage, pen, box, enclosure, case
- nature attractionsnature center, nature preserve, nature trail, wildlife sanctuary, wildlife refuge
- pet enclosurescage, crate, kennel, habitat, pen
- zoo exhibitslion exhibit, penguin exhibit, tiger habitat, polar bear exhibit, reptile house
insectariumaquarium
Tank for keeping fish
oceanarium · marine aquarium · dolphinarium · aviary · reptile house