horned viper

Examples

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• The horned viper is easily recognized by the prominent spikes above its eyes.

• The zoo's reptile house features a rare horned viper in its desert exhibit.

• Hikers in northern Africa are advised to watch for the horned viper among the rocks.

• Look out for the horned viper when hiking in the region!

• Researchers studied the horned viper's behavior in its natural habitat to better understand its predatory tactics.

• The horned viper can be identified by the distinctive spines above its eyes and its deadly venom.

• When threatened, the horned viper will raise its head and hiss loudly to scare away potential predators.

Synonyms

S

sand viper

vshorned viper

9.9

A highly venomous viper from northern Africa and southwestern Asia with a small horn above each eye

is an alternative common name for the same species

H

horned asp

vshorned viper

9.9

A very poisonous snake with a small horn above each eye from northern Africa and southwestern Asia

is used as another common name for the same species

C

cerastes

vshorned viper

• Specialized

9.9

A desert snake with a horn above each eye that has dangerous venom

is the common English name rather than the Latin form

C

Cerastes cornutus

vshorned viper

• Specialized

9.9

A very venomous desert snake in North Africa and Southwest Asia with a horn above each eye

is the common name used instead of the scientific form

G

genus Aspis

vshorned viper

• Specialized

9.9

A group of venomous snakes with small horns found in parts of Europe and Africa

is a single species mainly in northern Africa and southwestern Asia

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology