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herpet/o — Creeping animal

herpet/o means creeping animal. Ancient Greek source words and nature terminology examples: herpetology.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Creeping animal

• Ancient Greek: ἑρπετόν (herpeton)

Examples and word parts

herpetology

The study of reptiles and amphibians.

Word parts: herpet/o (creeping animal) + -logy (study of)

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