herpetology

"The oak tree's thick branch reached over the fence. "

"The children searched for lizards in the garden, hoping to catch one to observe. "

"My daughter has a busy schedule this semester, with three classes and a part-time job. "

"Often used to imply membership of a large class."

"From Earth, we could observe maria, the dark, ancient lava plains on the Moon, with just a pair of binoculars. "

"The biology class learned that frogs, toads, and salamanders are examples of amphibians because they live both in water and on land. "

"The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory."

"My son is taking biology classes at school, learning about different types of plants and animals. "

"The student is taking notes in class to remember the important information. "

"The zoo has a special building just for reptiles, like snakes and lizards. "

"The zoo has a special building just for snakes, where you can see many different kinds. "

"While hiking in the damp forest, we found several brightly colored salamanders hiding under a log. "