| neotropical | <geography> Belonging to, or designating, a region of the earth's surface which comprises most of South America, the Antilles, and tropical North America. Origin: Neo- + tropical. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| economic entomology | <study> The study of insects which are able to cause economic losses by destroying plants or animals that are commercially valuable. (09 Oct 1997) |
| entomology | <entomology, study> The scientific study of insects. (30 Mar 1998) |