paludarium

noun

Meaning

A semi-aquatic vivarium that combines terrestrial and aquatic elements to replicate a marsh or riverbank habitat.

Examples

  • Building a custom paludarium requires careful planning to balance the water filtration system with the humidity needs of the land plants.
  • Many hobbyists choose to stock their paludarium with amphibians that thrive in the transition zone between water and land.

Synonyms: vivarium, aquaterrarium