formicarium
/ˌfɔːmɪˈkɛːrɪəm
/noun (plural formicaria)
An ant’s nest, especially one in an artificial container for purposes of study.So many folks have asked about my formicarium that my friend, Ray, has started making them for sale....
- The formicarium had been unused over two months so I put some water on the gel and added sugar and soya.
- The queen is in the formicarium now and seems quite busy exploring her new surroundings.
Origin
Early 19th century: from medieval Latin, from Latin formica 'ant'.