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Entomology
The study of insects.
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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.
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.
