Miniecosystems
A mini-ecosystem is a self-contained, isolated environment that replicates the complex relationships between living organisms and their physical surroundings, often found in natural ecosystems. These miniature systems can range in size from a few liters to thousands of cubic meters and are typically used for research, education, or applied environmental purposes.
Mini-ecosystems can be composed of a variety of components, including water, soil, plants, animals, and microorganisms,
The study of mini-ecosystems has numerous applications in various fields, including ecology, environmental science, and conservation
Researchers also use mini-ecosystems to test hypotheses about ecological processes and to predict the behavior of
Mini-ecosystems can be found in both artificial and natural environments, and can range in scale from simple,