I really like Entomology - it is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology.
I know someone who wants to be an entomologist. Not me - I hate bugs! Where does entomology originate from?
Good question! Entomology is rooted in nearly all the human cultures from prehistoric times, primarily in the context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping), but scientific study began only as recently as the 16th century!
I would imagine it would cover a wide range of creatures. How exactly is a bug defined?
Well In the past the term "insect" was more vague, and historically the definition of entomology included the study of terrestrial animals in other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, land snails, and slugs.
Gosh, that really opens up the subject - they're so different. I can't imagine spending my life around things like that! What else can you tell me?
Like several of the other fields that are categorized within zoology, entomology is a taxon-based category, any form of scientific study in which there is a focus on insect-related inquiries is, by definition, entomology!
You know so much about the subject. Are any countries more prominent in this study that others?
Good question! i'm not actually sure but it is an interesting subject!
Perhaps I should look into it more - overcome my disgust with bugs. We have so many gross ones where I live.