Microcosms are used experimentally to simulate ecosystems. This technology has received increasing attention and is widely used for environmental research. This review briefly introduces the origin and development of microcosm theory, summarizes classification and applications of microcosms across decades, and describes the advantages and limitations of microcosm technology in comparison with other methods. Finally, trends in the development of microcosm models are discussed.
Keywords: Application; Development; Environment; Microcosm.
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