Portal:Entomology/Intro

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Entomology, the study of insects, is an area of biology and ecology that people encounter on a daily basis, often without even giving it a second thought. Insects themselves make up a huge proportion of known animal species, with over a million described species. Their interactions with humans occur on a number of different levels and influence areas including agriculture, medicine, food, recreation, and art. Entomologists who study these insects are found in occupations ranging from the military and hospitals to research and teaching positions to exterminators and crop consultants. Familiarity with and understanding of insects through the field of entomology is necessary for human life as we currently know it.