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Concept information

Preferred term

insect collection

Type

  • Topic

Synonyms

  • insect collecting

Scope note

  • Use for the capture of insect species as specimens for the purpose of entomological research, taxonomic review, assemblage, or other study; For the comprehensive assessment of insect fauna inhabiting a particular site, habitat, ecosystem, or geographic location USE insect surveys.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9148

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