Name Definition Germination example Control level Interpretation level
Natural habitat (NH) Areas composed of viable assemblages of plant and/or animal species of largely native origin and/or where human activity had not essentially modified an area’s primary ecological functions and species composition. a (Dinsdale, Dale & Kent 2000)
Semi-natural habitat (Semi-NH) Ecological assemblages that have been substantially modified in their composition, balance or function by human activities. a (Stephens, Castro-Morales & Quintana-Ascencio 2012)
Simulated natural habitat (Simulated-NHs)
A wholly constructed environment, made to resemble a NH.
Laboratory conditions (LC) A un-natural environment, variables are clearly defined and controlled. (Mattana et al. 2016)