question about cages

Whats the differenc between terrariums and vivariums?

 

As described in the Websters dictionary,
Terrarium: a usually transparent enclosure for keeping or raising plants or usually small animals (as turtles) indoors.
Vivarium: a terrarium used especially for small animals

 

Isn't that the other way around?

 

yeah i though it was the other way around too????

 

well this is quoted from the online webster's dictionary. http://www.m-w.com/

 

Vivarium: an enclosure for keeping or raising and observing animals or plants indoors. Generally made up of 50 percent each water & land. Usually won't see any plastic plants in one of these setups.

Check this site out: http://www.poison-frogs.nl/e03.html

Terrarium: a vivarium without standing water, generally 10% or less water. Can also be any transparent more or less sealed enclosure.

Ok, does that help the confusion?