Insectarium
see also: Etymology of Insectarium
A insectarium is a collection of alive or dead insects.
A public insectarium has as goals the awakening and sensitizing in the world of the insects, and the scientific research. The insects have a crucial role for the ecological balance of planet.
History
The Zoo of London was one of first insectariums in the world (1881).
Principal insectariums of the world
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England:
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Australia:
- Insectarium off Victoria
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Canada:
- Insectarium of Montreal
- Insectarium of Quebec
- Insectarium Rene-Martineau, Holy-Foy-Sillery (Quebec)
- Newfoundland Insectarium
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the United States:
- Audubon Insectarium, New-Orleans
- Monsanto Insectarium, Saint Louis (Missouri)
- The Insectarium, Philadelphia
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France:
- Citadel of Besancon
- Insectarium of the Meeting
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Japan:
- Zoo of Tama, close to Tōkyō
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