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Agkistrodon

Agkistrodon

9.9
A group of venomous snakes like copperheads and cottonmouths found in North America
  • noun
  • /ˌæɡkɪˈstrɒdɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • A bite from some species in the Agkistrodon genus can be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.

Examples

  • The genus Agkistrodon includes several species of venomous snakes found in North America.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Agkistrodon to better understand their ecological impact.

  • The Agkistrodon is known for its potent venom.

  • Many people fear the Agkistrodon species.

  • A bite from some species in the Agkistrodon genus can be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.

  • The genus Agkistrodon includes several species of venomous snakes found in North America.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Agkistrodon to better understand their ecological impact.

Compounds

Agkistrodon piscivorus
  • Specialized
9.9

A venomous water snake that lives in southern United States swamps, called the cottonmouth

Surface Forms

Agkistrodon singular
Agkistrodons plural

Etymology

Agkistrodon comes from old Greek parts agkistron ('fishhook') and odon ('tooth'). The name means 'hook-tooth', which fits these venomous snakes with curved fangs.