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herpetology

 

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Noun herpetology has 1 sense
  1. herpetology - the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
    --1 is a kind of
    zoology, zoological science

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Herpetology

Overview:

Herpetology is the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians. It encompasses the understanding of their biology, behavior, classification, distribution, and conservation. Herpetologists, the experts in this field, contribute greatly to our understanding of these fascinating creatures.

Example sentences:

  • As a herpetologist, Maria spent countless hours observing and documenting the behavior of snakes in the rainforest.
  • The herpetologists at the research institute are studying the impact of habitat loss on frog populations.
  • I have always been fascinated by herpetology and hope to pursue a career in this field someday.

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