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[[Entomology]]

The scientific study of insects.


branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects, including their taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Applied aspects of entomology, such as the harmful and beneficial impact of insects on humans, are also studied.


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Re: A different approach to study entomology

Yes, but I'm speaking about amateur entomologists!

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by Myrmecia
Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:12 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A different approach to study entomology
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A different approach to study entomology

Hello, I want to ask you advice about my idea. I'm a young budding entomologist, I study insects. I noticed that traditionally study entomology means building a collection, a necessary and useful stage to determinate the species. And here's the problem: an entomologist often becomes only ...

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by Myrmecia
Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:51 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A different approach to study entomology
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5 best proofs of evolution

... system and respond in something else instead of saying sophomoric etc.... you still fail to offer something better! or do you also have a PHD in entomology and marsupials

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by Raven7899
Wed May 30, 2012 10:00 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: 5 best proofs of evolution
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Re: ENTOMOLOGY - Winter field study?

I realise this is a bit late for winter but for future reference... slugs tend to be around all year I find, and there are lots of caterpillars and springtails in the roots of grasses. Also you do get unusual things cropping up under human junk, even more so in winter because there are not so many o...

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by animartco
Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:04 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: ENTOMOLOGY - Winter field study?
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Views: 1811

Re: ENTOMOLOGY - Winter field study?

The streams are full of insects this time of year, overwintering - more insects than at any other time. If you can get a drift net and don't mind sticking your hands into near-freezing water (I've done it, they get used to it much faster than you would expect), or a bucket you can carefully place w...

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by Squirrell
Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:45 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: ENTOMOLOGY - Winter field study?
Replies: 8
Views: 1811
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