Entomology is the scientific study of insects. It involves the examination of the biology, behavior, ecology, taxonomy, physiology, and evolution of insects. Entomologists, the scientists who specialize in this field, study a vast and diverse group of organisms, which make up the largest class of animals on Earth. The knowledge gained through entomology has wide-ranging applications, from understanding ecosystems and biodiversity to pest management and forensic entomology.

The average salinity of sea water is 3.5% or 35 parts per thousand. In other words, for every 1 litre of sea water there is 35 grams of dissolved salts (NaCl) .