Aquatic Entomology

Pronunciation
/ah-KWAT-ik en-TOH-muh-loh-jee/
Category
Field of Study
Singular
Aquatic Entomology
Plural
Aquatic Entomologies

Definition

The branch of entomology that deals with insects living in aquatic habitats.

Etymology

From Latin 'aqua', meaning 'water', and Greek 'entomos' meaning 'insect'.

Example

Aquatic entomology is crucial for understanding the role of insects in freshwater ecosystems.

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