herpetology
/ˌhɜrpəˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
- The branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians.
- Herpetology is a popular field of study for students who love snakes and lizards.
- He decided to major in herpetology after volunteering at a reptile rescue center.
- Advances in herpetology have helped us understand how frogs are affected by climate change.
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