Entomology is the science that studies A. The origin and history of technical and scientific terms B. Behavior of human beings C. Insects D. The formation of rocks E. None of these

Insects

Entomology, a branch of zoology dealing with the scientific study of insects. The Greek word entomon, meaning “notched,” refers to the segmented body plan of the insect. The zoological categories of genetics, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, behavior, and ecology are included in this field of study. William Kirby is widely considered as the father of Entomology. In collaboration with William Spence, he published a definitive entomological encyclopedia