Introductory entomology
| dc.contributor.author | Opoke, Robert | |
| dc.contributor.author | Opiro, Robert | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-27T09:27:24Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-05-27T09:27:24Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-05-01 | |
| dc.description | This paper supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV), which focuses on sustainable farming, protecting the environment, and adapting to climate change. By studying insect biology, classification, and ecology, the paper lays a foundation for eco-friendly pest control and pollination, both of which are vital to Uganda’s agricultural success and food security. It also looks at how climate change affects insect populations and encourages protecting biodiversity. These results align with NDP IV’s goals of promoting sustainable farming, protecting natural habitats, and improving climate resilience, providing important information for developing and implementing policies in Uganda’s development plans. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Entomology, which literally means the scientific study of insects and their natural world, comprises multiple disciplines, including biology, ecology, agriculture, medicine, and forensic science. Insects are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on earth, and they are essential to the functioning of all ecosystems, through, for instance, processes such as pollination, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. They are a major food source for many species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This chapter aims to provide a fundamental understanding of insect biology, behavior, taxonomy, and their ecological importance. It encompasses insect classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, and interactions with the environment, including humans. Knowledge of entomology is crucial in managing both beneficial and detrimental insect populations to promote sustainable agricultural production, biodiversity conservation, and animal health. Entomological knowledge is also critical for understanding the impacts of climate change on insect populations and their interactions with the environment. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Opoke, R., Opiro, R. (2026). Introductory entomology. In Fundamentals of Entomology: A Faculty Manual. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-95-7390-5_1 | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 978-981-95-7390-5 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dir.muni.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12260/987 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Springer Nature | |
| dc.subject | Arthropods | |
| dc.subject | Insect morphology | |
| dc.subject | Insect classification | |
| dc.subject | Insect reproduction | |
| dc.subject | Insect development | |
| dc.subject | Social insects | |
| dc.title | Introductory entomology | |
| dc.type | Book chapter |