1. a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

Examples

• The herpetologist examined the snake's scales under a microscope.
• She became a herpetologist after spending her childhood catching frogs and lizards.
• The museum hired a herpetologist to care for its collection of rare reptiles.
• Herpetologists often work in the field to study animals in their natural habitats.
• Dr. Chen, a renowned herpetologist, discovered three new species of tree frogs.
• The herpetologist explained how amphibians breathe through their skin.