herpetological
Concerning reptile science
Herpetological means relating to herpetology—the study of reptiles and amphibians.
The term appears in scientific and academic contexts: herpetological research, herpetological society, herpetological journal.
A herpetologist studies snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders.
Leaping, croaking amphibians
- salamandersTailed amphibians, often aquatic
- toadsWarty tailless amphibians
- newtsSmall semiaquatic salamanders
- tadpolesLarval amphibians
axolotl · metamorphosis · larvae · gills · tree frogs · poison dart frogs · hellbender · mudpuppy
Plates or weighing devices
- snakesElongated limbless reptiles
- lizardsSmall scaly reptiles
- turtlesShell-backed reptiles
- crocodilesLarge aquatic reptiles
tortoises · geckos · chameleons · iguanas · vipers · pythons · boas · alligators
Science of categorical arrangement
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- phylogenyEvolutionary relationships among organisms
- systematicsScience of classifying organisms
ethology · biogeography · anatomy · physiology · genetics · evolution · specimen · classification
At risk of extinction
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- protectionGuarding against harm
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
extinction · threatened · sanctuary · captive breeding · reintroduction · refuge · recovery · wildlife
frogs
Leaping, croaking amphibians
- salamandersTailed amphibians, often aquatic
- toadsWarty tailless amphibians
- newtsSmall semiaquatic salamanders
tadpoles · axolotl · metamorphosis · larvae · gills · tree frogs · poison dart frogs · hellbender · mudpuppy · sirens
scales
Plates or weighing devices
crocodiles · tortoises · geckos · chameleons · iguanas · vipers · pythons · boas · alligators · serpents
taxonomy
Science of categorical arrangement
- fieldworkResearch conducted on location
- morphologyStudy of structural forms
- phylogenyEvolutionary relationships among organisms
systematics · ethology · biogeography · anatomy · physiology · genetics · evolution · specimen · classification · identification
endangered
At risk of extinction
- habitatOrganism's natural environment
- protectionGuarding against harm
- biodiversityRange of life forms
preservation · extinction · threatened · sanctuary · captive breeding · reintroduction · refuge · recovery · wildlife · reserve
herpetologicalmammalogical
Of the study of mammals
ornithological · entomological · mammalian · avian · arachnological
herpetologicalmammalian
Of the nursing class
avian · warm-blooded · endothermic · furry · feathered