1. of or relating to herpetology, the branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians
Usage: formal; scientific

Examples

• The museum's herpetological collection includes specimens of snakes, lizards, and frogs from around the world.
• She pursued a career in herpetological research to study the behavior of endangered amphibians.
• The university established a new herpetological laboratory to investigate reptile genetics.
• His herpetological expertise made him a valuable consultant for wildlife conservation projects.
• The conference featured several herpetological presentations on snake venom evolution.