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Definition of Insectaries
1. insectary [n] - See also: insectary
Lexicographical Neighbors of Insectaries
Literary usage of Insectaries
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report of the State Horticultural Society of Missouri by Missouri State Horticultural Society (1891)
"These insectaries were in charge of Mr. ... On application they were allowed
within the insectaries, and each was permitted to help himself to the beetles, ..."
2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1898)
"... not an ordinary laboratory, but a farm or an extensive zoological reserve with
hothouses, breeding ponds, insectaries and vivaria of various sorts. ..."
3. The Canadian Entomologist by Entomological Society of Canada (1951- ), Entomological Society of Ontario (1889)
"I believe that costly insectaries are being constructed by many entomologists,
and no doubt will afford room for much thorough study of forms and habits. ..."
4. Year Book by Carnegie Institution of Washington (1903)
"(b) Building provided with a greenhouse, constant temperature, and dark underground
rooms, aquaria, insectaries, mammal rooms, administrative offices, ..."
5. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Controlling respiratory hazards in insectaries. Pp. 64-69 in Advances and Challenges
in Insect Rearing, EG King and NC Leppla, eds. ..."
6. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society by Hawaiian Entomological Society (1906)
"At the HSPA Experiment Station a large number of egg clusters have been observed
on the outside of the insectaries, one as high as ten feet from the ground. ..."
7. Class Book of Economic Entomology: With Special Reference to the Economic by William Lochhead (1919)
"Costly insectaries and appliances are not absolutely necessary; on the other
hand, the tendency among the best work- ..."
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