"Entomology is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology."
The study of insects and related arthropods that affect crops, livestock, and people, including their identification, biology, behavior, ecology, control, and use in integrated pest management.
Insect Classification: The principles and methods of insect classification, including taxonomy, nomenclature, and identification.
Insect Anatomy: The morphology and physiology of insects, including internal and external structures.
Insect Behavior: The behavior and ecology of insects, including communication, mating, host-seeking, migration, and social insects.
Insect Ecology: The relationships between insects and their environment, including habitat selection, food availability, competition, and natural enemies.
Insect Pest Management: The principles and practices of managing insect pests in agriculture, including integrated pest management (IPM) techniques.
Insect Biology: The biology and life cycles of insects, including development, reproduction, and growth.
Insect Physiology: The physiological processes of insects, including metabolism, respiration, and sensory systems.
Insect Pathology: The study of insect diseases and their management, including microbial pathogens, parasitoids, and nematodes.
Insect Genetics: The genetic mechanisms that determine the traits and behavior of insects, including population genetics, genomics, and genetic engineering.
Insect Biotechnology: The use of insects for biotechnological purposes, including biocontrol, food production, and biomimicry.
Insect Conservation: The principles and methods of conserving insect biodiversity, including habitat management, protected areas, and restoration ecology.
Insect Systematics: The classification and evolution of insects, including phylogenetics, cladistics, and molecular systematics.
Applied Entomology: The study of insects and their impact on agriculture.
Economic Entomology: The study of insects and their impact on the economy, including pest control and crop protection.
Medical Entomology: The study of insects and their impact on human health, including the spread of diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Lyme disease.
Systematic Entomology: The study of insect taxonomy, classification, and identification.
Behavioural Entomology: The study of insect behaviour, including social behaviour, communication, and mating habits.
Forensic Entomology: The use of insects to solve crimes, including determining the time and location of death, as well as identifying suspects.
Pollination Entomology: The study of insects and their role in pollination, including the impact of pollinators on agricultural productivity.
Molecular Entomology: The study of insect genetics and the use of molecular methods in insect research.
Toxicology Entomology: The study of the effects of insecticides and other chemicals on insects and their environment.
Evolutionary Entomology: The study of the evolution of insects and their adaptations to changing environments.
"In the past, the term insect was less specific, and historically the definition of entomology would also include the study of animals in other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans."
"Entomology overlaps with a cross-section of topics as diverse as molecular genetics, behavior, neuroscience, biomechanics, biochemistry, systematics, physiology, developmental biology, ecology, morphology, and paleontology."
"Over 1.3 million insect species have been described, more than two-thirds of all known species."
"Some insect species date back to around 400 million years ago."
"Entomology is a taxon-based category; any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insect-related inquiries is, by definition, entomology."
"This wider meaning may still be encountered in informal use."
"Entomology (from Ancient Greek ἔντομον (entomon) 'insect,' and -λογία (-logia) 'study')..."
"...other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans."
"Entomology overlaps with... behavior..."
"Entomology... overlaps with... molecular genetics..."
"Entomology... overlaps with... biomechanics..."
"Entomology... overlaps with... paleontology."
"Entomology... overlaps with... developmental biology..."
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"They have many kinds of interactions with humans..."
"Entomology... overlaps with... ecology..."
"Over 1.3 million insect species have been described, more than two-thirds of all known species."
"Entomology... overlaps with... morphology."
"Entomology... overlaps with... neuroscience."