Put simply, entomology is a branch of zoology (the study of animals) that studies insects and how they interact with their environment, other species and humans (1).
The word originates - as most scientific classifications do - with a Greek word: entom, meaning “notched”.
Entomology is the study of insects.
Insects are part of the group of animals known as arthropods.
Arthropods are animals with exoskeletons, which is a hard outer covering and jointed legs.
They are an extremely successful group of animals throughout history and evolution.
Entomology is the study of insects and their relationship to humans, the environment, and other organisms.
Entomologists make great contributions to such diverse fields as agriculture, chemistry, biology, human/animal health, molecular science, criminology, and forensics.