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What does the Greek word 'herpeton' mean?

Creeping animal.

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Why: The Greek root herpeton means creeping animal, which gave us herpetology.

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Answer: Creeping animal. The Greek root herpeton means creeping animal, which gave us herpetology.

  1. Herpetology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herpetology
    ἑρπετόν (herpetón), meaning "creeping animal"
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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