Entomology - Wikipedia Entomology, from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (éntomon), meaning "insect", and λόγος (lógos), meaning "study", [1] is the branch of zoology that focuses on insects Those who study entomology are known as entomologists
What Is Entomology? | Entomological Society of America At its most basic level, entomology is the study of insects and related animals With more species of insects on Earth than any other group of organisms, entomology is vitally important—and affects us all
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
What Is Entomology? Definition, History Careers Put simply, entomology is the branch of zoology that studies insects and how they interact with their environment, other species, and humans The word comes from the Greek entom, meaning "notched" — a reference to the segmented body structure that defines insects
The What Why of Entomology - Department of 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 and Nematology Our scientists investigate a very broad range of fundamental questions involving insects, nematodes, and spiders -- and the plants, microbes, and various animals they interact with
What Is Entomology and Why Is It Important? - Biology Insights Entomology encompasses a wide array of studies, exploring insect anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification Scientists in this field investigate how insects develop, reproduce, and interact with their surroundings
Entomology - Natural History Museum With over 800,000 described species—more than half of all known living organisms—insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth NHMLAC’s entomology collection, one of the largest at the museums, has approximately 6 million specimens of insects, spiders, and other terrestrial arthropods
Entomology - New World Encyclopedia Though technically incorrect, the definition of entomology is sometimes widened to include the study of terrestrial invertebrates in other arthropod groups or other phyla, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, and slugs
Entomology Research Guide - Smithsonian Libraries Welcome to the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' Entomology Research Guide This is a select list of mostly freely-available resources for students, teachers, and researchers to learn about entomology