insectary
Where entomologists work
An insectary is a facility where insects are bred and raised, typically for research, biological pest control, or educational purposes.
Scientists maintain insectaries to study insect behavior, and agricultural operations use them to produce beneficial insects that prey on crop pests: The insectary supplies ladybugs to organic farms.
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- pupaeMetamorphosis middle stage
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- reproductionCopying or procreation
- ovipositionDepositing eggs externally
metamorphosis · life-cycle · mating · incubation · colony · queen · drone · worker
Science of categorical arrangement
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- ethologyStudy of animal conduct
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
- speciationFormation of distinct species
phylogeny · genetics · anatomy · physiology · diapause · exoskeleton · dissection · microscopy
Finest taxonomic rank
- beetlesHard-winged insects
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- mothsNocturnal lepidopterans
- pollinatorsOrganisms transferring reproductive dust
arthropods · invertebrates · wasps · bees · flies · ants · crickets · mantises
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- refugePlace of safety
stewardship · restoration · rehabilitation · native · threatened · extinction · reintroduction · monitoring
Glass-walled growing enclosure
- vivariumEnclosure for living specimens
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- meshInterlocking open weave
- humidityMoisture in atmosphere
temperature · ventilation · nectar · foliage · substrate · microhabitat · lighting · cages
larvae
Immature metamorphosing creatures
- pupaeMetamorphosis middle stage
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- reproductionCopying or procreation
oviposition · metamorphosis · life-cycle · mating · incubation · colony · queen · drone · worker · instar
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- ethologyStudy of animal conduct
- ecologyStudy of environmental relations
speciation · phylogeny · genetics · anatomy · physiology · diapause · exoskeleton · dissection · microscopy · specimens
species
Finest taxonomic rank
- beetlesHard-winged insects
- butterfliesFluttering insects or nervousness
- mothsNocturnal lepidopterans
pollinators · arthropods · invertebrates · wasps · bees · flies · ants · crickets · mantises · dragonflies
endangered
At risk of extinction
- protectionGuarding against harm
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
refuge · stewardship · restoration · rehabilitation · native · threatened · extinction · reintroduction · monitoring · recovery
terrarium
Glass-walled growing enclosure
humidity · temperature · ventilation · nectar · foliage · substrate · microhabitat · lighting · cages · containers
- livestock facilitiesbarn, cattle ranch, cattle barn, dairy farm, cow barn
- research stationsresearch station, research stations, field station, field camp, mobile lab
insectaryaquarium
Tank for keeping fish
aviary · terrarium · vivarium · reptile house · apiary