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Entomology

The study of insects.

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Entomology

bisexual

Biology; Entomology

Having two sexes distinct and separate;i.e. a species with males and females.

benzene hexachloride

Biology; Entomology

A synthetic insecticide, a chlorinated hydrocarbon, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocvclohexane of mixed isomers; slightly more toxic to mammals than DDT, acute oral LD51 for rats about 200 mg/kg; ...

aldrin

Biology; Entomology

A synthetic insecticide; a chlorinated hydrocarbon of not less than 95 per cent 1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4:5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; moderately toxic to mammals, acute oral ...

family

Biology; Entomology

A taxonomic subdivision of an order, suborder, or superfamily that contains a group of related subfamilies, tribes and genera. Family names always end in -idae.

aliphatic

Biology; Entomology

A term applied to the "open chain" or fatty series of hydrocarbons.

pictured

Biology; Entomology

A term used to describe wings, especially among the Diptera, which have dark mottling on them.

cement layer

Biology; Entomology

A thin laver on the surface of insect cuticles formed by the hardened secretion of the dermal glands.

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