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a branch of biology that deals with the study of insects.
Entomology
refers to the temporary condition characterized by an excessive population of insect pests and causing losses to crops if not immediately controlled.
Insect outbreaks
a branch of Forest Biology that deals with the study of insects that affect forest products
Forest Entomology
Importance of Insects
-They serve as pollinators.
-They are agents of pest and disease control
-They are used as food for humans and livestock.
-provide other valuable goods
-They serve as agents of decomposition.
-They play an important role in maintaining soil productivity by enhancing soil fertility
-They have aesthetic values as reflected in the inspiration/
motivation they provide
- They are instrumental in the advancement of scientific researches or science and technology
Destructive nature of insects
Disease vectors
Inflict injuries to man
serious damages to forest products and crops
pests to livestock
A small arthropod animal that has six legs and generally one or two pairs of wings
Insect
Insects serve as ______________, which leads to hybridization that promotes
plant diversity.
Pollinators
Forest Plantations that are more susceptible to pests and diseases.
Monoculture Plantation
The study of the classification of insects
Taxonomy
Taxonomy is based on
__________ _________for the most part of the organism being grouped together.
Structural similarity
What phylum of species are characterized by jointed legs
Phylum Arthropoda
Classes under Phylum Arthropoda
- Insecta
- Arachnida
- Crustacea
- Diplopoda
- Chilipoda
A class with a single pair of legs
per body segment.
Chilopoda
Three major body segments:
Head, thorax, and abdomen
OC; primitive, wingless insects;
Apterygota
OC; winged insect;
Pterygota
OC; pterygotes with simple metamorphosis;
Exopterogota
- characterized by long and rounded jumping hind legs and
straight wings; include grasshoppers, field crickets, mole crickets,
walking sticks, praying mantis, and cockroaches.
Orthoptera
pterygotes with complete metamorphosis;
Endopterygota
feed on plants only.
Phytophagous
feed on animals.
Zoophagous
feed on other insects.
Entomophagous
two general types of
entomophagous insects:
- Parasite
- Predator
feed on dead or decaying plant or animal materials.
Saprophagous