What does herpetology exclude that is cladistically within Reptilia?

Birds.

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Why: Birds are cladistically included within Reptilia but are traditionally excluded from herpetology.

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Answer: Birds. Birds are cladistically included within Reptilia but are traditionally excluded from herpetology.

  1. Herpetology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology
    Birds, which are cladistically included within Reptilia, are traditionally excluded here
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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