ophiology

Meanings

• noun

  The study of snakes, their anatomy, behavior, and classification.

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Variants

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philological , philologically , philologies , philologist , philologists , philology

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ophis' (snake) and 'logia' (study of)

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Trivia

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1. Ophiology is also known as 'herpetology of snakes'

2. The oldest known snake fossil is Pachyrhinosaurus, dating back to around 110 million years ago.

3. The longest snake ever recorded was a reticulated python, measuring over 32 feet (10 meters) long.

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Related Concepts

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1. herpetology: The broader scientific study of reptiles and amphibians, which includes ophiology.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, ophiology was considered a branch of natural history and was closely related to the study of medicine. In literature, snakes have often been used as symbols of evil, transformation, and rebirth.

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   - Imagine studying the anatomy of a snake, observing its movements and behaviors.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as 'Ophiology is the study of ophidians, our fascinating friends.'

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