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Entomology

The study of insects.

Contributors in Entomology

Entomology

endemic

Biology; Entomology

Restricted to a well defined geographical region.

dorso-ventral

Biology; Entomology

Running from the dorsal (upper) to the ventral (lower) surface.

histosiphon

Biology; Entomology

Same as stylostome.The tube formed by the host as a result of the feeding of a chigger secreting salivary fluids, the chigger partially digests skin tissues, which induces the host to form a ...

endocrine

Biology; Entomology

Secreting internally, applied to organs whose function is to secrete into blood or lymph a substance which has an important role in metabolism.

altruistic

Biology; Entomology

Self-destructive. or potentially self-destructive behaviour performed for the benefit of others.

bilateral symmetry

Biology; Entomology

Similarity of form, one side with the other.

pseudoscorpions

Biology; Entomology

Small arachnids, seldom over 5 mm. long, scorpion-like in general appearance but without sting.

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