EntRecord

Pronunciation
/ent-REH-kord/
Category
Documentation
Singular
EntRecord
Plural
EntRecords

Definition

A documented entry or record in a database or system that pertains to entomological or arachnological data or observations.

Etymology

Derived from 'Ent-', a prefix referring to entomology (the study of insects) or arachnology (the study of arachnids), and 'record', from Latin 'recordari' meaning 'to recall'.

Example

The researcher added a new EntRecord to the database detailing the nesting behavior of the observed spider species.

Synonyms

  • Entry
  • Log
  • Record

Related Terms

  • Database
  • Observation
  • Data Entry
  • Field Notes

Usage Notes

EntRecords are often used in scientific research to systematically document and retrieve information about insect and arachnid species.