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What is entomology?
What is entomology?
- The study of mammals and reptiles
- The scientific study of insects (correct)
- The study of animals in other arthropod groups
- The study of animals in the ocean ecosystem
How many insect species have been described?
How many insect species have been described?
- Around 500,000
- Exactly 2 million
- Less than 100,000
- Over 1.3 million (correct)
What does entomology overlap with?
What does entomology overlap with?
- Mathematics, economics, and linguistics
- Molecular genetics, behavior, and ecology (correct)
- Botany, geology, and anthropology
- Physics, astronomy, and chemistry
What did the historical definition of entomology include?
What did the historical definition of entomology include?
What is the wider meaning of entomology that may still be encountered in informal use?
What is the wider meaning of entomology that may still be encountered in informal use?
Study Notes
What is Entomology?
- Entomology is the scientific study of insects, including their behavior, ecology, evolution, and classification.
Extent of Insect Species
- Over 1 million insect species have been described, which is about 70% of all known species on Earth.
Overlapping Fields
- Entomology overlaps with other fields such as biology, ecology, botany, agriculture, and medicine.
Historical Definition
- Historically, entomology included the study of terrestrial arthropods, including arachnids, centipedes, and millipedes.
Informal Meaning
- In informal use, entomology may still refer to the study of all arthropods, including spiders, scorpions, and crustaceans, not just insects.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the fascinating world of insects and other arthropods with this entomology quiz. From the study of insects to arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans, challenge yourself with questions on the diverse field of entomology.