Insects play vital roles in the ecosystems where they occur but are often perceived negatively by humans. This perception is within the domain of ethnoentomology that, in general, has contributed to uniting scientific and traditional knowledge. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perception the population of the municipality of Buriticupu, Maranhão, has on insects. One hundred and seven residents were interviewed using semi-structured forms. The results demonstrated that the term “insect” was both associated to animals belonging to class Insecta and other taxonomic groups and that most of the interviewees had a negative feeling about insects. In the community, the negative perception of insects and the lack of knowledge about th...
This paper discusses the importance of research in ethnoentomology by examining the works which have...
In most human societies, the term insect denotes a category that includes organisms other than tho...
Besouros (Insecta: Coleoptera) são percebidos, conhecidos e utilizados por moradores do povoado de P...
Insects are extremely important for nature, however, they are often perceived negatively. Therefore,...
The great diversity of insect species is perceived, classified, known, and used in different ways by...
This article deals with the construction of the “ insect ” ethnozoological dominium by the inhabitan...
This work presents the perception of the residents of Ribeirão da Ilha, Florianópolis, Santa Catarin...
Riverine communities have vast popular knowledge about plants and animals, and concomitantly, the pe...
This paper deals with the semiotic meanings which are given both to the appearance and/or behavior o...
The cultural significance and relationships of societies with natural resources in urban areas const...
Insects cause several impressions humans, from fascination to phobia, they are not always seen under...
The cultural significance and relationships of societies with natural resources in urban areas const...
No Alentejo (Portugal), os insectos são normalmente desprezados, ou quando estudados, é sobrevaloriz...
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the level of students' perceptions of the va...
Urbanization is a necessary process, but it can have major impacts in the short and long term. A wel...
This paper discusses the importance of research in ethnoentomology by examining the works which have...
In most human societies, the term insect denotes a category that includes organisms other than tho...
Besouros (Insecta: Coleoptera) são percebidos, conhecidos e utilizados por moradores do povoado de P...
Insects are extremely important for nature, however, they are often perceived negatively. Therefore,...
The great diversity of insect species is perceived, classified, known, and used in different ways by...
This article deals with the construction of the “ insect ” ethnozoological dominium by the inhabitan...
This work presents the perception of the residents of Ribeirão da Ilha, Florianópolis, Santa Catarin...
Riverine communities have vast popular knowledge about plants and animals, and concomitantly, the pe...
This paper deals with the semiotic meanings which are given both to the appearance and/or behavior o...
The cultural significance and relationships of societies with natural resources in urban areas const...
Insects cause several impressions humans, from fascination to phobia, they are not always seen under...
The cultural significance and relationships of societies with natural resources in urban areas const...
No Alentejo (Portugal), os insectos são normalmente desprezados, ou quando estudados, é sobrevaloriz...
The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the level of students' perceptions of the va...
Urbanization is a necessary process, but it can have major impacts in the short and long term. A wel...
This paper discusses the importance of research in ethnoentomology by examining the works which have...
In most human societies, the term insect denotes a category that includes organisms other than tho...
Besouros (Insecta: Coleoptera) são percebidos, conhecidos e utilizados por moradores do povoado de P...