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microcosm
experimental model ecosystem
Artificial test system that simulates major characteristics of the natural environment for the purposes of ecotoxicological assessment.
microcosm : A diminutive, representative system analogous to a larger system in composition, development, or configuration. As used in biodegradation treatability studies, microcosms are typically constructed in glass bottles or jars.
 See also: Bacteria, Hazard, Characteristic, Site, Toxicity
  
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