Entomology - Wikipedia Entomology (from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (éntomon), meaning "insect", and -logy from λόγος (lógos), meaning "study") [1] is the branch of zoology that focuses on insects Those who study entomology are known as entomologists
The What Why of Entomology - Department of Entomology What is Entomology? Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms Entomologists make great contributions to such diverse fields as agriculture, chemistry, biology, human animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics
Entomology - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History With over 35 million specimens, the Smithsonian insect collection is one of the largest entomological collections in the world Specimens and their associated data are used as the basis for original collections-based research on the taxonomy, life history, geography, and evolutionary history of insects, arachnids, and myriapods The collections are world-wide in scope and include large
Entomology | Definition Facts | Britannica Entomology, branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects The zoological categories of genetics, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology are included in this field of study
Entomological Society of America Entomology Today reports interesting discoveries in the world of insect science, news and events from entomological societies, and feature periodic articles by volunteer authors
Intro to Entomology - Basics Environmental Significance Put simply, entomology is a branch of zoology (the study of animals) that studies insects and how they interact with their environment, other species and humans (1)
What is entomology? - Royal Entomological Society What is entomology? Entomology is the study of insects Insects are part of the group of animals known as arthropods Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons, which is a hard outer covering and jointed legs They are an extremely successful group of animals throughout history and evolution
Home - Entomology Today Scientists gathered this month at a symposium at Entomology 2025 to share current research on climate change and insect biodiversity and identify persistent knowledge gaps
A Guide to Entomology - Free Science Information Entomology, a branch of zoology, is the scientific study of insects, their relationships to humans, other organisms, and the environment as a whole It involves the observation, classification, and understanding of the diverse world of insects