Smithsonian Resources Insects Butterflies Arachnids General Resources 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.
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. 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 ...
Entomology is the scientific study of insects, with uses in ecology, forensics, agriculture, and public health. Learn what entomologists study and do.
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. Entomology also plays an important role in studies of biodiversity and assessment of environmental quality.
What Is Entomology? 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. Insects and related arthropods are all around us. They affect many aspects of human life, from food production to housing.
Entomology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects. The discipline can include the biology and control of insects, as well as their ecology and impact on animal, plant and human ...
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. The study of insects serves as the basis for developments in biological and chemical pest control, food and fiber ...