Entomology

Entomology

The study of insects.

Contributors in Entomology

Entomology

A form of reproduction in which eggs develop normally without being fertilised. This is the usual method of reproduction among some stick insect species and among some generations of gall wasps and ...

Pecten

Biology; Entomology

A comb-like structure found at the base of the antenna in some insects.

Pectinate

Biology; Entomology

Having branches which arise from the main axis like the teeth of a comb: usually applied to antennae.

Pedicel

Biology; Entomology

The 2nd antennal segment: the name is also given to the narrow waist of an ant.

Petiole

Biology; Entomology

The narrow waist of bees and wasps and some other hymenopterans: often known as the pedicel when referring to ants.

Pharynx

Biology; Entomology

The anterior part of the foregut between the mouth and the esophagus.

Pheromone

Biology; Entomology

A substance secreted by an animal which when released externally in small amounts causes a specific reaction, such as stimulation to mate with or supply food to a receiving individual of the same ...