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  • Reptile Meanings

    noun a cold-blooded vertebrate of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises

    Fields related to reptile

    Ecology

    Reptiles play important roles in ecosystems as predators, prey, and indicators of environmental health.

    Biology

    Reptiles are a class of cold-blooded vertebrates that include snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.

    Zoology

    Reptiles are studied in zoology as a distinct group of animals with unique characteristics such as scales and laying eggs.

    Herpetology

    Herpetologists specialize in studying reptiles and amphibians, including their behavior, ecology, and conservation.

    Conservation Biology

    Reptiles are often the focus of conservation efforts due to threats such as habitat loss and poaching.

    Pet Industry

    Reptiles are popular pets for enthusiasts who keep species like snakes, geckos, and turtles in captivity.

    Occupation Usage of reptile

    Writer

    In literature, 'reptile' may be used to describe a character or creature in a story that is cold-blooded, cunning, or untrustworthy.

    Psychologist

    Psychologists may use the term 'reptile brain' to refer to the primitive part of the brain responsible for basic survival instincts and behaviors.

    Zoologist

    Zoologists study reptiles as a specific group of animals within the animal kingdom, focusing on their biology, behavior, and ecological roles.

    Herpetologist

    Herpetologists specialize in the study of reptiles and amphibians, including their classification, physiology, and conservation.

    Law Enforcement Officer

    In criminal slang, 'reptile' may be used to refer to a criminal who is cold-blooded, ruthless, or unfeeling.

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