entomologically
In bug-science terms
In a manner relating to entomology, the scientific study of insects: The species had not been entomologically described until 1987.
The word appears almost exclusively in scientific or academic contexts.
Arthropod class, six legs
- arthropodsJointed-limb invertebrates
- coleopteraOrder containing beetles
- lepidopteraButterfly and moth order
- hymenopteraStinging insect order
diptera · orthoptera · species · genus · family · order · class · phylum
Sensory appendages on insects
- mandiblesPaired arthropod mouthparts
- thoraxCentral body cavity
- abdomenTorso's lower cavity
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
spiracles · ovipositor · elytra · proboscis · tarsi · forewings · hindwings · setae
Individual for examination
- collectionGathered set of items
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- pinningFastening with pointed fasteners
dissection · rearing · ethology · phenology · biogeography · journal · publication · identification
Profound biological restructuring
Flower reproductive transfer
- herbivoryPlant consumption by animals
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
- predationHunting and consuming prey
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
camouflage · pheromones · symbiosis · decomposition · pest · vector · colony · swarm
insecta
Arthropod class, six legs
- arthropodsJointed-limb invertebrates
- coleopteraOrder containing beetles
- lepidopteraButterfly and moth order
diptera · hymenoptera · orthoptera · species · genus · family · order · class · phylum · nomenclature
antennae
Sensory appendages on insects
exoskeleton · spiracles · ovipositor · elytra · proboscis · tarsi · forewings · hindwings · setae · ocelli
specimen
Individual for examination
- collectionGathered set of items
- microscopeInstrument for viewing minute objects
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
pinning · dissection · rearing · ethology · phenology · biogeography · journal · publication · identification · keys
metamorphosis
Profound biological restructuring
nymphs · molt · instar · diapause · egg · chrysalis · cocoon
pollination
Flower reproductive transfer
- herbivoryPlant consumption by animals
- parasitismOne benefits, one suffers
- predationHunting and consuming prey
mimicry · camouflage · pheromones · symbiosis · decomposition · pest · vector · colony · swarm · migration
entomologicallybotanically
In plant-science terms
microbiologically · zoologically · ecologically · physiologically · anatomically