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Cosm

Meaning: Universe

Microcosm

A small representative system having analogies to a larger system, construction, or development.

Aster/Astro

Meaning: Star/Space

Astrology

The study of the positions and aspects of celestial bodies with a view to predicting their influence on human affairs.

Stell

Meaning: Star

Constellation

A gathering or an assemblage of stars.

Sol

Meaning: Sun

Parasol

A light, usually small umbrella, carried as protection from the sun.

Therm

Meaning: Heat

Thermodynamics

Physics that deals with the relationship between heat and other forms of energy.

Phot

Meaning: Light

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and sugars.

Luna

Meaning: Moon

Lunarscape

The landscape of the moon.

Geo

Meaning: Earth

Geode

Small cavity in rock lined with crystals or other mineral matter.

Ter

Meaning: Land

Terrarium

A vivarium for smaller land animals, especially reptiles, amphibians, or terrestrial invertebrates, typically in the form of a glass-fronted case.

Cam/p

Meaning: Land/Field

Encampment

The place or quarters occupied in camping.

Lith

Meaning: Stone

Lithography

A planographic printmaking process in which a design is drawn onto a flat stone (or prepared metal plate, usually zinc or aluminum) and affixed by means of a chemical reaction.

Herbi

Meaning: Plant

Herbivore

An animal that feeds on plants.

Arbor

Meaning: Tree

Arboretum

A botanical garden primarily dedicated to collecting, preserving, and studying trees and woody plants.

Flor

Meaning: Flower

Florid

Very ornate; flowery.

Aero

Meaning: Air

Aerobic

Relating to or denoting exercise that improves or is intended to improve the efficiency of the body's cardiovascular system in absorbing and transporting oxygen.

Avi

Meaning: Bird

Aviary

A large enclosure for holding birds as in a zoo.

Aqua/hydr

Meaning: Water

Hydraulics

The branch of science and technology concerned with the conveyance of liquids through pipes and channels, especially as a source of mechanical force or control.

Mar

Meaning: Sea

Marina

A specially designed harbor with moorings for pleasure craft and small boats.