crotalus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of large rattlesnakes: "Crotalus" refers to a genus of venomous pit vipers commonly known as rattlesnakes, characterized by a segmented rattle at the end of the tail.
- A type of pit viper: It denotes a specific group within the subfamily Crotalinae, found primarily in the Americas.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the behavior of Crotalus atrox, the Western diamondback rattlesnake.
- A bite from a Crotalus species requires immediate medical attention.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: Used as the genus name in biological classification.
- The genus Crotalus is distinguished from Sistrurus (another rattlesnake genus) by the structure of its head scales.
Variants and Related Words
- Crotaline (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the pit viper subfamily Crotalinae, which includes the genus .
- The crotaline venom has specific hemotoxic properties.
Synonyms
- Rattlesnake: The common name for snakes of the genus and the closely related genus .
- Pit viper: A broader term for snakes in the subfamily Crotalinae, which includes .
Noun
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large rattlesnakes; seldom bite unless startled or pursuing prey
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