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Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms ([1] Entomology Department, WSU.) | Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms ([1] Entomology Department, WSU.) Entomologist provide a diverse range of services to many different occupations. For example, forensic entomologists, a specific branch of entomology, would work to better understand a criminal case, such contributing to solving a murder by figuring out the type of insects that are decomposing the remains. This may help one to understand if the remains were moved. Another branch of entomology, would be research driven because most educational and basic biology curriculum use entomology to teach principles and concepts, so the research driven portion of entomology must be correct and detailed. | ||
Why entomology good in specific fields? | Why entomology good in specific fields? | ||
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Entomology
Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment and other organisms ([1] Entomology Department, WSU.) Entomologist provide a diverse range of services to many different occupations. For example, forensic entomologists, a specific branch of entomology, would work to better understand a criminal case, such contributing to solving a murder by figuring out the type of insects that are decomposing the remains. This may help one to understand if the remains were moved. Another branch of entomology, would be research driven because most educational and basic biology curriculum use entomology to teach principles and concepts, so the research driven portion of entomology must be correct and detailed.
Why entomology good in specific fields? Give examples ^
Why spiders and Earthworms are not insects
Why Insects, Arachnids, and Annelids are not the same thing ?
Classification
Roles in and for an ecosystem ?
Who, what, Where, When, How? Me?
References
[1] Washington State University, Entomology Department. "The What and Why of Entomology." http://entomology.wsu.edu/prospective-students/the-what-why-of-entomology/
Picture References
[1] Trunov ,Vadim. 2012. Aug, 7. "Beautiful Macro Photos of Snails and Insects in the Rain." http://amazing-creature.blogspot.com/2012/08/beautiful-macro-photographs-of-snails.html#.Wrha3IjwbIU