Herpetology
Herpetology
Herpetology (pronunciation: her-peh-tol-uh-jee) is the branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians. It is derived from the Greek words "herpeton" which means "creeping animal" and "logos" which means "study".
Etymology
The term "Herpetology" is derived from the Greek words "herpeton" and "logos". "Herpeton" means "creeping animal" and "logos" means "study". Thus, Herpetology literally translates to "the study of creeping animals".
Related Terms
- Zoology: The scientific study of the behavior, structure, physiology, classification, and distribution of animals.
- Reptiles: A group of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles.
- Amphibians: A group of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. They are characterized by their ability to live both in water and on land.
- Herpetologist: A scientist who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians.
- Herpetofauna: The collective term for reptiles and amphibians of a specific region or habitat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Herpetology
- Wikipedia's article - Herpetology
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