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.