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  • Evolutionary biology
  • Ecology
  • Human ecology

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  • Indoor environments represent a substantial, yet understudied, ecological niche, comparable in size to major biomes.
  • Evolutionary processes within these human-modified habitats are largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the emerging subfield of indoor biome studies.
  • To define the indoor biome and discuss its evolutionary dimensions.
  • To propose hypotheses for advancing the study of indoor evolution, focusing on species within human houses.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing studies on indoor environments and evolutionary biology.
  • Definition and historical tracing of the 'indoor biome' concept.
  • Analysis of species within human houses as a model system for indoor evolution.

Main Results:

  • Indoor environments constitute a significant portion of ice-free land, comparable to large biomes.
  • Preliminary hypotheses for studying indoor evolution are presented.
  • The interdisciplinary nature of indoor biome studies is highlighted.

Conclusions:

  • Indoor biome research is an emerging field at the intersection of multiple scientific disciplines.
  • Human houses serve as a valuable microcosm for studying evolutionary adaptations to indoor environments.
  • The field is well-suited for citizen science, public outreach, and international collaboration.