Amphibiology

/æmfɪbiˈɒlədʒi/ noun

Definition

The scientific study of amphibians, including their evolution, behavior, ecology, and physiology.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphibi-' (amphibian) combined with '-logy' (logos, meaning study or science), literally meaning 'the study of dual-life creatures.'

Kelly Says

Amphibiology is one of biology's most action-packed fields—amphibians face the greatest extinction crisis of any vertebrate group, with over 40% of species threatened, yet they're still full of surprises like tree frogs that 'play dead' convincingly.

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