herpetologist

Definition

One who studies reptiles and amphibians; a reptile and amphibian specialist.

Etymology

From herpeto- (From Ancient Greek ἑρπετόν (herpetón, “creeping animal, reptile, especially a snake”)) + -logist.

Example Sentences

• "Already, Griffith has observed several amphibian extinctions. Pretty much every herpetologist working out in the field has watched several."

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