1. plural of herpetologist; scientists who study reptiles and amphibians
Usage: countable noun; plural form

Examples

• Herpetologists have discovered several new species of frogs in the Amazon rainforest.
• The museum hired three herpetologists to curate its reptile collection.
• Many herpetologists study how climate change affects snake populations.
• Herpetologists use specialized equipment to safely capture and examine venomous snakes.
• These herpetologists published their findings on turtle migration patterns in a scientific journal.
• Young herpetologists often start their careers by studying local amphibian species.