Question

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Herpetologists discovered a new lizard when they were studying the reptiles of Africa.
Herpetologist means

Answer 1

A Herpetologist is a branch of Zoology

Explanation:

Herpetologists are people who specialize is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Fun fact the work Herpetologist comes the greek root word "Herpeton" which means "creeping animal."

Answer 2

someone who specializes in the study of reptiles and amphibians. slithering on it's stomach gives us a clue that a Herpetologist will know what it is!

Explanation:

oh and fun fact the name came from the Greek root herpeton which means "creeping animal"!