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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?

Around 500,000

Exactly 2 million

Less than 100,000

Over 1.3 million (correct)

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?

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What is the wider meaning of entomology that may still be encountered in informal use?

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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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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.