Definitions for Herpetology
ˌhɜr pɪˈtɒl ə dʒiher·petol·o·gy

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1. herpetologynoun

   the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians

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1. herpetologynoun

   the branch of biology dealing with reptiles (Reptilia) or amphibians.

2. Etymology: From ἑρπετόν + -logy (suffix indicating a field of study or work)

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1. Herpetology

   Herpetology (from Greek ἑρπετόν herpetón, meaning "reptile" or "creeping animal") is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians (gymnophiona)) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards, amphisbaenids, turtles, terrapins, tortoises, crocodilians, and the tuataras). Birds, which are cladistically included within Reptilia, are traditionally excluded here; the scientific study of birds is the subject of ornithology. Thus, the definition of herpetology can be more precisely stated as the study of ectothermic (cold-blooded) tetrapods. Under this definition "herps" (or sometimes "herptiles" or "herpetofauna") exclude fish, but it is not uncommon for herpetological and ichthyological scientific societies to collaborate. Examples include publishing joint journals and holding conferences in order to foster the exchange of ideas between the fields, as the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists does. Many herpetological societies have been formed to promote interest in reptiles and amphibians, both captive and wild. Herpetology offers benefits to humanity in the study of the role of amphibians and reptiles in global ecology. Amphibians are often very sensitive to environmental changes, offering a visible warning to humans that significant changes are taking place. Some toxins and venoms produced by reptiles and amphibians are useful in human medicine. Currently, some snake venom has been used to create anti-coagulants that work to treat strokes and heart attacks.

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1. herpetology

   Herpetology is the branch of zoology dedicated to the study of reptiles and amphibians, including their classification, behavior, distribution, ecology, physiology, genetics, and conservation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Herpetologynoun

   the natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoology which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits

2. Etymology: [Written also, but less properly, erpetology.]

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1. Herpetology

   Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians and reptiles. Batrachology is a further subdiscipline of herpetology concerned with the study of amphibians alone. Herpetology is concerned with poikilothermic, ectothermic tetrapods. Under this definition "herps" exclude fish, but it is not uncommon for herpetological and ichthyological scientific societies to "team up", publishing joint journals and holding conferences in order to foster the exchange of ideas between the fields. One of the most prestigious organizations, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, is an example of this. Many herpetological societies exist today, having been formed to promote interest in reptiles and amphibians both captive and wild. Herpetology offers benefits to humanity in the study of the role of amphibians and reptiles in global ecology, especially because amphibians are often very sensitive to environmental changes, offering a visible warning to humans that significant changes are taking place. Some toxins and venoms produced by reptiles and amphibians are useful in human medicine. Currently, some snake venom has been used to create anti-coagulants that work to treat stroke victims and heart attack cases.

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1. Herpetology

   her-pet-ol′oj-i, n. the branch of natural history which treats of reptiles.—adjs. Her′petoid, serpent-like; Herpetolog′ic, -al, pertaining to herpetology.—adv. Herpetolog′ically.—n. Herpetol′ogist, one versed in herpetology.

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   The numerical value of Herpetology in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of Herpetology in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Herpetology
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Herpetology
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herpetology
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Herpetology
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Herpetology