entomology

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of insects.

  - "Entomology is a branch of zoology."
  - "The entomologist identified several new species of beetles."

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Synonyms

insectology

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Variants

List of all variants of entomology that leads to same result
entomological , entomologically , entomologies , entomologist , entomologists , entomology

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'entomon' meaning 'insect'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest insect in the world is the Giant Weta of New Zealand, which can grow up to 13 cm long.

2. There are over one million described species of beetles, making them the most diverse group of organisms on Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zoology: The broader scientific study of animals, including entomology.

2. Arthropodology: A subfield of entomology that focuses on the study of arthropods more broadly, including crustaceans and myriapods.

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Culture

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Entomology has been an important field of study for centuries, with significant contributions to agriculture, medicine, and ecology. In literature, insects have often been used as symbols or metaphors, such as in Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' or in the poetry of Robert Frost.

How to Memorize "entomology"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magnifying glass and a jar filled with various insects.
   - Visualize the intricate details of an insect's anatomy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entomology' with 'insects' and 'science'.
   - Think of the magnifying glass and jar image when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Entomology: The study of Eensy Weensy creatures.

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