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Which one of the following is not a terrestrial ecosystem?

Forest, Grassland, Aquarium, Desert

Aquarium is not a terrestrial ecosystem because terrestrial ecosystems are found only on landforms and aquarium exists in water and is an example of man-made ecosystem. Thus, forest, grassland, and desert are terrestrial ecosystems whereas aquarium is an artificial ecosystem.


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