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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HERPETOLOGY

From Greek herpeton creeping animal, from herpein to creep.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HERPETOLOGY

herpetology  [ˌhɜːpɪˈtɒlədʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HERPETOLOGY

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adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Herpetology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HERPETOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

herpetology

Herpetology

Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians and reptiles. Batrachology is a further subdiscipline of herpetology concerned with the study of amphibians alone. Herpetology is concerned with poikilothermic, ectothermic tetrapods. Under this definition "herps" exclude fish, but it is not uncommon for herpetological and ichthyological scientific societies to "team up", publishing joint journals and holding conferences in order to foster the exchange of ideas between the fields. One of the most prestigious organizations, the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists, is an example of this. Many herpetological societies exist today, having been formed to promote interest in reptiles and amphibians both captive and wild. Cover of the book The Snakes Of Europe one of the first academic texts about snakes Herpetology offers benefits to humanity in the study of the role of amphibians and reptiles in global ecology, especially because amphibians are often very sensitive to environmental changes, offering a visible warning to humans that significant changes are taking place.

Definition of herpetology in the English dictionary

The definition of herpetology in the dictionary is the study of reptiles and amphibians.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HERPETOLOGY


climatology
ˌklaɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
cosmetology
ˌkɒzmɛˈtɒlədʒɪ
cytology
saɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
dermatology
ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
gerontology
ˌdʒɛrɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
haematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hematology
ˌhiːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
hepatology
ˌhɛpəˈtɒlədʒɪ
histology
hɪˈstɒlədʒɪ
neonatology
ˌniːəʊnəˈtɒlədʒɪ
ontology
ɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
otology
əʊˈtɒlədʒɪ
paleontology
ˌpælɪɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ
parasitology
ˌpærəsaɪˈtɒlədʒɪ
primatology
ˌpraɪməˈtɒlədʒɪ
proctology
prɒkˈtɒlədʒɪ
rheumatology
ˌruːməˈtɒlədʒɪ
Scientology
ˌsaɪənˈtɒlədʒɪ
tautology
tɔːˈtɒlədʒɪ
teratology
ˌtɛrəˈtɒlədʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HERPETOLOGY

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herpes labialis
herpes simplex
herpes zoster
herpesvirus
herpetic
herpetofauna
herpetoid
herpetologic
herpetological
herpetologically
herpetologist
herptile
Herr
Herren
Herrenvolk
Herrick
herriment
herring
herring boat

WORDS THAT END LIKE HERPETOLOGY

archaeology
astrology
biology
biotechnology
ecology
genealogy
geology
information technology
methodology
microbiology
mythology
neurology
oncology
pathology
pharmacology
physiology
psychology
sociology
technology
terminology
theology

Synonyms and antonyms of herpetology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «herpetology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HERPETOLOGY

Find out the translation of herpetology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of herpetology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «herpetology» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

爬虫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

herpetología
570 millions of speakers

English

herpetology
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

herpetology
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

علم الزواحف و البرمائيات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

герпетология
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

herpetologia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সরীসৃপ-সংক্রান্ত বিদ্যা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

herpétologie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Herpetology
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Herpetologie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

爬虫両生類学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

파충류 학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Herpetology
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

bò sát
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹெர்படாலஜி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॅटपेटॉलॉजी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sürüngen bilimi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

erpetologia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

herpetologia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

герпетологія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Herpetologie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ερπετολογία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

herpetologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

herpetology
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

herpetology
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of herpetology

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HERPETOLOGY»

The term «herpetology» is regularly used and occupies the 103.811 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HERPETOLOGY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about herpetology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HERPETOLOGY»

Discover the use of herpetology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to herpetology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries.
Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell, 2013
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Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
During the past few years the field has continued to grow, yet it has been plagued by scarcity of comprehensive, up-to-date textbooks containing the most important developments. This timely book fills that void.
George R. Zug, 1993
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Herpetology
Containing over 300 illustrations, this engaging study integrates information about the ecology, behavior, morphology, and physiology of amphibians and reptiles, presenting topics in a phylogenetic and organismal context.
F. Harvey Pough, 1998
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Hands-on Herpetology: Exploring Ecology and Conservation
Its five sections cover the animals' biology and handling procedures (including safety tips), provide background information for teachers, offer twenty-one indoor/outdoor activities, and broach critical conservations issues.Hands-On ...
Rebecca L. Schneider, Marianne E. Krasny, Stephen J. Morreale, 2001
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Brief History of Herpetology in the Museum of Vertebrate ...
Taxonomically, the collection is strongest in salamanders, accounting for 99,176 specimens, followed by "lizards" (squamate reptiles other than snakes and amphisbaenians, 63,439), frogs (40,563), snakes (24,937), turtles (2,643), caecilians ...
Javier A. Rodriguez-Robles, David A. Good, David B. Wake, 2003
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Herpetology in Australia: A Diverse Discipline
Herpetology in Australia: a diverse discipline.
Daniel Lunney, Danielle Ayers, 1993
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Herpetology
Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes for your textbook with optional online practice tests. Only Cram101 Outlines are Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook. Accompanys: 9780131008496 .
Pough, Cram101 Textbook Reviews, 2007
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Elements of Herpetology, and of Ichthyology: Prepared for ...
That part of Natural History which treats of Reptiles, is termed Herpetology, — from the Greek, erpeton, a creeping thing, a reptile, and logos, a discourse. 2. The Class op Reptiles comprises those oviparous vertebrate animals that have cold ...
William Samuel Waithman Ruschenberger, Henri Milne-Edwards, Achille Comté, 1846
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Herpetology of Europe and Southwest Asia: A Checklist and ...
A Checklist and Bibliography of the Orders Amphisbaenia, Sauria and Serpentes Kenneth R. G. Welch. Marian, M. (1963). Einige Daten zur Fortpflanzungsbiologie der Kreuzotter (Vipera b berus L.) Vertebr. Hung. 5, 55-67. Marin, G. and ...
Kenneth R. G. Welch, 1983
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Stalking the Plumed Serpent and Other Adventures in Herpetology
D. Bruce Means. opportunity to make a 5-day preliminary exploration of Mayan ruins and C. tzabcan rattlesnake haunts. According to my correspondence with Julian C. Lee, the author of two books on the amphibians and reptiles of the ...
D. Bruce Means, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HERPETOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term herpetology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Charmed Snake: Rescued From Abuse, Ball Python Finds a Friend …
That problem has grown across the state, said Kenneth Krysko, a professor of herpetology and collections manager at the University of Florida's ... «The Ledger, Jul 15»
2
Not So Cuddly, but Reptiles Are Becoming the Pet of Choice for …
Yuli plans to take graduate or specialist studies in herpetology in the longer term and improve the Pet Clinic's facilities in the shorter term. «Jakarta Globe, Jul 15»
3
CALENDAR EVENTS IN THE THREE RIVERS AREA
Day 1 of the camp is titled Lives of Birds, day 2 is Mammals of the White River, and day 3 is It's Herp Day! Herpetology, abbreviated herp, is the ... «Arkansas Online, Jul 15»
4
Is the Bristol crocodile back? Witness said 'croc winked at me' after …
Benjamin Tapley, team leader of herpetology at ZSL London Zoo, said alligators were more likely to survive British waters than crocodiles. «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
5
Tortoises' reproductive behaviour makes them the rabbits of the …
Ben Tapley, who leads the herpetology team at London Zoo, confirms that many species are, by nature, very horny. “On occasion we may ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
6
13 reasons the 2015 Cumberland County Fair is a must-visit event
... and Small Animal show, Poultry show, Cattle and Swine show, Herpetology (Amphibian and Reptile) show, Goat show, Dog show and more. «NJ.com, Jul 15»
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Lizards, tribute to Texas A&M professor on display in new exhibit
The museum's executive director, Deborah Cowman, said it's only fitting to honor former herpetology professor James Dixon -- one of the ... «Bryan-College Station Eagle, Jul 15»
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Tadpoles bring new life to Mount Auburn Cemetery
So Martinez, who works in the herpetology department at Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology (although Harvard is not ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
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Wild Encounters: Galapagos Tortoises
... Micah Rumsey gets up close and personal with Galapagos Tortoises and speaks with Scott Pfaff, Curator of Herpetology at Riverbanks Zoo. «NBC26.tv, Jul 15»
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Toads, Tarantulas and More Get Busy During Monsoon
And while tortoises don't make a ruckus, they also often breed during the summer, according to Renée Lizotte, a keeper in herpetology at the ... «Arizona Public Media, Jul 15»

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