1. the branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians
Usage: scientific

Examples

• She decided to major in herpetology to study snakes and lizards.
• The museum’s herpetology department has an impressive collection of preserved specimens.
• His research in herpetology focuses on the behavior of tropical frogs.
• The herpetology conference attracted scientists from around the world.
• Students in the herpetology course learned to identify different species of salamanders.
• The professor’s expertise in herpetology made him a sought-after consultant for wildlife documentaries.