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Noun: herpetology  ,hur-pi'tó-lu-jee
  1. The branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians
    "Herpetology research is crucial for conservation of endangered species"

Derived forms: herpetologies

Type of: zoological science, zoology

Encyclopedia: Herpetology