The animal kingdom
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levels of classification
taxonomy of insects
the trinomial system
taxon authors
type specimens
scientific names
distribution of taxa

Knowing the basic levels of animal classification, and how the taxonomy of insects is applied, are fundamental to biological control programs using insects. These aspects are covered on the pages to the left, along with information about topics commonly raised by workers involved biological control programs (eg. the trinomial system of zoological nomenclature, type specimens, etc.).

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