Entomofauna
As Entomofauna even insect fauna, the whole will of all insect species called a region.
Scientific term
The name is derived from the Latin words "entomo-" and " fauna " for animal world. The name entomo- goes back to the Greek word εντομος (entomos) = "incised, notched" and the derived εντομον (entomon) = "insect". In this form it is also used, for example, to denote the science of insects, entomology , and numerous other terms.
In addition to the entomofauna, other animal groups in a region can also be recorded. named as avifauna ( birds ), ichtyofauna ( fish ) or herpetofauna ( reptiles / amphibians ).
Trade journal
Under the title “Entomofauna”, a scientific journal for entomology with a volume of around 500 pages has been published regularly since 1980. More information about the content, reference and the “guidelines for authors” can be found on the website of the Museum Witt in Munich.
supporting documents
- ↑ Entomofauna at merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ Keyword “entomo-”. In: Herder-Lexikon der Biologie. Spectrum Akademischer Verlag GmbH, Heidelberg 2003. ISBN 3-8274-0354-5
- ^ Museum Witt Munich (MWM) accessed on insecta-web.org on April 30, 2014