paleoherpetology

noun

The scientific study of extinct reptiles and amphibians.

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Meanings

nounpaleoherpetology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe scientific study of extinct reptiles and amphibians.

Origin

From paleo- + herpet- + -ology.

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paleoherpetology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleoherpetology

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“paleoherpetology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleoherpetology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paleoherpetology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paleoherpetology.

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