Herpetology - Wikipedia The precise definition of herpetology is the study of ectothermic (cold-blooded) tetrapods This definition of "herps" (otherwise called "herptiles" or "herpetofauna") excludes fish; however, herpetological and ichthyological scientific societies often collaborate
Herpetology | Reptiles, Amphibians, Conservation | Britannica Herpetology, scientific study of amphibians and reptiles Like most other fields of vertebrate biology (e g , ichthyology, mammalogy), herpetology is composed of a number of cross-disciplines: behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, paleontology, taxonomy, and others
Herpetology - California Academy of Sciences As stewards of one of the largest reptile and amphibian collections in the world, our scientists strive to understand which species live where, how they're related, and how to protect them The Academy's herpetology collection began in 1853 with a single Galápagos tortoise shell
Herpetology - Latest research and news | Nature Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles (including snakes, lizards,
Herpetology Resources - Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles AmphibiaWeb provides information on amphibian declines, natural history, conservation, and taxonomy Yale Peabody Museum’s herpetology collections The MVZ collection of amphibians and reptiles contains over 295,000 catalogued specimens
Herpetology | Zoology | Research Starters - EBSCO Herpetology is a specialized branch of zoology dedicated to the study of reptiles and amphibians This field encompasses a wide range of creatures, including snakes, crocodiles, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders
Herpetology Network Reptile Amphibian Resources, Books and Links Herpetology is the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians Herpetoculture is the art and science of breeding snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, amphibians, and other herpetozoa in captivity