Entomologist
Entomologist
An Entomologist (/ɛntəˈmɒlədʒɪst/) is a scientist who studies insects. The term is derived from the Greek words "entomon" (insect) and "logia" (study of).
Etymology
The term "Entomologist" comes from the Greek "entomon", meaning insect, and "logia", meaning the study of. Thus, an Entomologist is one who studies insects.
Role
An Entomologist's role is to study insects, their behavior, life cycle, ecology, classification, and distribution. They may specialize in a specific type of insect, such as beetles, butterflies, or mosquitoes. Their work can involve field research, laboratory research, or both. They may also work in pest control, helping to develop methods to prevent the spread of harmful insects and diseases they may carry.
Related Terms
- Insect: A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings.
- Arthropod: An invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- Pest Control: The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Entomologist
- Wikipedia's article - Entomologist
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