10 Questions
What is entomology?
The scientific study of insects
What does entomology overlap with?
Neuroscience, biomechanics, and systematics
How many insect species have been described?
Over 1.3 million
How far back do some insect species date?
Around 400 million years ago
In what context is entomology primarily rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times?
Agriculture
What is the primary focus of entomology?
Study of insects
In addition to insects, what other groups of animals historically fell under the definition of entomology?
Arachnids
Which field does entomology NOT overlap with?
Astrophysics
Approximately how many insect species have been described?
1.3 million
In what context is entomology primarily rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times?
Agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping)
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