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Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology
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Written in the early 20th century, "Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology" by John Bernhard Smith serves as a specialised glossary for terminology related to insects. The work aims to clarify the evolving language within the scientific study of insects, primarily targeting students and researchers engaged in entomology. It endeavours to compile and define terms that have become technical or obscure as the discipline advanced, offering a reference to aid comprehension and communication in the field. The author discusses the efforts involved in producing a revised edition of an earlier glossary, including the expansion of the original list of terms and addressing challenges encountered during the editing process.
The publication is of historical interest, providing insights into the development of early modern entomological science. It also functions as a practical resource for understanding older or less familiar scientific terminology concerning insects and their classification.
The publication is of historical interest, providing insights into the development of early modern entomological science. It also functions as a practical resource for understanding older or less familiar scientific terminology concerning insects and their classification.
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old at the time of scanning. I found it in the discard pile of a local university library. I find the book to be of exceptional historical interest in the insights it gives into the development of early modern entomological science. It also is of practical value as a source for terms that are obscure to modern users because they are no longer current. Such works are extremely difficult to rid of all errors, so treat any really suspicious looking passages with reserve. I have avoided the use of non-alphabetic symbols as far as I could, for example Greek letters and male, female and hermaphroditic symbols, but if you encounter difficulties, those might be the source. Also, the colour table at the end is not really much good for anything beyond general impressions; not only are the paper and ink old, but between my scanner and your screen or printer, there is room for too much misinterpretation of precise colour, for anyone to take it seriously. } FOREWORD. * EXPLANATORY. * A * B * C * D * E * F * G * H * I * J * K * L * M * N * O * P * Q * R * S * T * U * V * W * X * Y * Z * ADDENDA. * EXPLANATION OF PLATES. * PLATE 1. Structures of the External Body Wall. * PLATE II. Structures of Head, Mouth, Thorax & Genitalia * PLATE III. Venation According to the Comstock System. * COLOR PLATE. * FOREWORD. When, some time since, in consequence of continuing demands, the Brooklyn Entomological Society resolved to publish a new edition of its Explanation of Terms used in Entomology, and entrusted the writer and two associates with the task of preparing the same, it was believed that a little revision of definitions, the dropping of a few obsolete terms and the addition of a few lately proposed, would be all that was necessary. It was to be a light task to fill idle time in summer, report to be made in fall. Two years have passed since that time; the associates have dropped by the way; the manuscript contains five times the number of terms in the original "Explanation." and if it is published now, it is not because I believe it to be complete; but because I do not believe…
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