I really like Entomology - it is the scientific study of insects, a branch of zoology.
I know someone who wants to be an entomologist. Not me - I hate bugs! Where does entomology originate from?
Good question! Entomology is rooted in nearly all the human cultures from prehistoric times, primarily in the context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping), but scientific study began only as recently as the 16th century!
I would imagine it would cover a wide range of creatures. How exactly is a bug defined?
Well In the past the term "insect" was more vague, and historically the definition of entomology included the study of terrestrial animals in other arthropod groups, such as arachnids, myriapods, earthworms, land snails, and slugs.