herpetology(n = noun.cognition) - the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians;
is a kind of zoological science, zoology
Derived form noun herpetologist1
The natural history of reptiles; that branch of zoölogy which relates to reptiles, including their structure, classification, and habits. [1913 Webster]
herpetology, n. the study of reptiles.
Derivative:
herpetological adj. herpetologist n.
Etymology:
Gk herpeton reptile f. herpo creep
N zoology, zoonomy, zoography, zootomy, anatomy, comparative anatomy, animal physiology, comparative physiology, morphology, mammalogy, anthropology, ornithology, ichthyology, herpetology, ophiology, malacology, helminthology, entomology, oryctology, paleontology, mastology, vermeology, ornithotomy, ichthyotomy, taxidermy, zoologist, zoological.