👉 A herpetotomist is a type of taxonomic classification that assigns species to specific groups based on their physical characteristics, such as body size, shape, coloration, and other traits. They are often used in comparative anatomy and physiology studies to help understand the evolutionary history of different animal classes. Herpetotomists categorize animals into three main groups: Amphibia (which include frogs, salamanders, and insects), Reptilia (which include snakes and lizards), and