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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.
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Herpetology explains why amphibians and reptiles, which are distantly related evolutionary lineages, are grouped in the discipline known as herpetology, and describes the position of amphibians and reptiles within the evolution of vertebrates.
Herpetology, a branch of zoology that deals with the study of amphibians and reptile provide significant insight of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem. From: Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands, 2008
27 cze 2024 · Understanding how amphibians and reptiles adapt to their environments is essential for comprehending the formation and dynamics of genetic diversity. Furthermore, this knowledge provides critical insights into the mechanisms endangering vulnerable species and informs the development of conservation strategies.
This chapter provides an overview of herpetology. Studies of amphibians and reptiles have played key roles in biological specializations as diverse as developmental biology, behaviour, ecology, and medicine.
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, it is not uncommon for herpetological and ichthyological scientific societies to collaborate.
1 mar 2003 · Chapter 14 discusses the importance of conservation biology to amphibian and reptile populations, with such topics as human impacts on herpetological communities and preservation and management techniques.
