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020			_a978-1-6668-8930-7
040			_cFoundation University.
050			_a(CoA-AnSci) SB931 _b2022 R476
100			_aRhodes, Spencer _dauthor _910373
245			_aEntomology and pest management / _cSpencer Rhodes
260			_aUSA : _bKaufman Press ; _c2022
300			_axvii, 268 pages : _billustration, colored. ; _c250 cm
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and appendices.
520			_aEntomology is rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times, primaily inthe context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping), but scientificstudy began only as recently as the 16th century. Entomology is the scientific study of insects,a branch of arthropodology.At some 1.3million described species,insects account for more than two-thirds of all known organisms,date back some 400 million years,and have many kinds of interactions with humans andother forms of life on earth.It is a speciality within the field of biology.Though technicallyincorrect,the definition is sometimes widened to include the study of terrestrial animalsin other arthropod groups or other phyla, such as arachnids, myriapods,earthworms,andslugs.Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology isa taxon-based category; any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insectrelated enquiries is,by definition,entomology.Entomology therefore includes a cross-section of topics as diverse as molecular genetics,behaviour,biomechanics,biochemistry,systematics,physiology,developmental biology,ecology, morphology,paleontology,anthropology,robotics,agriculture,nutrition, forensic science and more. Entomology is both a basic and an applied science that deals with the study of insectsand their relatives.Entomologists are at the cutting edge of scientific research in suchareas as systematics,physiology,biological control, and integrated pest management.Applied entomology helps further develop and transfer the knowledge and understandinggained through basic research to those who can benefit directly. Employers includeuniversities,government agencies,and private industry. There are ample opportunities towork with people.No matter what your interests,skills, and background, there's a placefor you in entomology.
650			_aInsect pests--Control. _910374
650			_aInsect pests. _910375
650			_aInsects. _98614
650			_aEntomology
658			_aAgriculture, College of. _bEntomology and pest management
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