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Entomology

The study of insects.

Contributors in Entomology

Entomology

age polyethism

Biology; Entomology

The regular changing of roles of colony members as they get older.

Emery's rule

Biology; Entomology

The rule resulting from the observation that species of social parasite are very closely related to their host.

gastric caeca

Biology; Entomology

The sac-like diverticula at the anterior end of the midgut.

mesopleuron

Biology; Entomology

The sclerite or sclerites making up the side wall of the mesothorax.

metapleuron

Biology; Entomology

The sclerite or sclerites making up the side wall of the metathorax.

pedipalp

Biology; Entomology

The second pair of appendages of an arachnid, used to crush prey.

trochanter

Biology; Entomology

The second segment of the leg, between coxa and femur: often very small and easily overlooked.

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