bothrops

Thân thiện

A bothrops rests coiled on a mossy log in the humid rainforest.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of venomous pit vipers: Bothrops is the scientific genus name for a group of venomous snakes commonly known as lanceheads or fer-de-lance. These snakes are found primarily in Central and South America and are known for their potent venom and distinctive head shape.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the venom of Bothrops atrox.
  • Many species within the genus Bothrops are responsible for snakebite incidents in the region.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The word is used formally in scientific literature to classify and discuss this specific genus of snakes.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the evolutionary history of Bothrops.

Variants and Related Words

• Fer-de-lance: A common name for several dangerous snake species within the genus.
  • The fer-de-lance is one of the most feared Bothrops species.

Synonyms

• Lancehead: A common name for snakes of the genus .
• Pit viper: A broader family (Viperidae: Crotalinae) to which the genus belongs.

Related Phrases

• Bothrops envenomation: A medical term for poisoning from the bite of a snake.
  • The hospital protocol for Bothrops envenomation involves antivenom administration.

Học thuật

Noun

1. fer-de-lance

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bothrops
• genus Bothrops