herpetology
noun
the branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians.
herpetological
-
a word derived from
herpetology.
Example Sentences
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I like zoology-themed conferences of all sorts, but I think herpetological ones might be best.
From Scientific American ● May 28, 2018
Meyer’s vast knowledge of reptiles stems from herpetological meetings as a child, and Sanchez says he is permitted to hunt pythons all year.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2016
The possible discovery of another toad on Hispaniola was big herpetological news.
From The New Yorker ● Jan. 7, 2015
Taylor's herpetological legacy in the Philippines has taken on new importance now that the country has lost more than 95% of its native forest.
From Nature ● Sep. 12, 2013
Additions to the known herpetological fauna of Costa Rica with comments on other species.
From A Revision of Snakes of the Genus Conophis (Family Colubridae, from Middle America) by John Wellman
