Ophiology

Ophiology

Ophiology (Greek ophis = "snake" + logos = "knowledge") is a branch of herpetology, the study of reptiles and amphibians, and deals with the scientific study of snakes, including the natural history and behavior of the animals. An individual who studies snakes is known as an ophiologist. Many professional ophiologists find employment in zoos, while amateur ophiologists mainly keep snakes as pets.

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  • Ophiology — O phi*ol o*gy, n. [Gr. ? a serpent + logy: cf. F. ophioloqie.] That part of natural history which treats of the ophidians, or serpents. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • ophiology — [äf΄ē äl′ə jē] n. [< Gr ophis, a snake (see OPHIOLATRY) + LOGY] the branch of zoology dealing with snakes ophiologic [äf′ē äl′ə läj′ik] adj. ophiological ophiologist n …   English World dictionary

  • ophiology — ophiological /of ee euh loj i keuhl, oh fee /, ophiologic, adj. ophiologist, n. /of ee ol euh jee, oh fee /, n. the branch of herpetology dealing with snakes. [1810 20; < Gk óphi(s) snake + O + LOGY] * * * …   Universalium

  • ophiology — noun The study of snakes, a branch of herpetology …   Wiktionary

  • ophiology — study of snakes Sciences and Studies …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • ophiology — ophi·ol·o·gy …   English syllables

  • ophiology — /ɒfiˈɒlədʒi/ (say ofee oluhjee), /oʊ / (say oh ) noun the branch of zoology that deals with snakes. {Greek ophi(s) snake + o + logy} –ophiological /ɒfiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (say ofeeuh lojikuhl), adjective –ophiologist /ɒfiˈɒlədʒəst/ (say ofee oluhjuhst) …  

  • ophiology — …   Useful english dictionary

  • ophiological — |äfēə|läjə̇kəl, |ōf adjective Etymology: ophiology + ical : of or relating to ophiology * * * ophiologˈic or ophiologˈical adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑ophi …   Useful english dictionary

  • Ophiologic — O phi*o*log ic, Ophiological O phi*o*log ic*al, a. Of or pertaining to ophiology. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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