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Ancistrodon

Ancistrodon

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A group of venomous snakes like copperheads and moccasins found in Asia and the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.sɪˈtroʊ.dɒn/
  • Specialized
: Ancistrodon
  • The Ancistrodon genus includes snakes known for their distinctive copper-colored heads.

Examples

  • Several species in the Ancistrodon genus are native to the southern United States.

  • Did you see the Ancistrodon at the zoo?

  • Herpetologists often study Ancistrodon species to understand venom evolution.

  • The Ancistrodon is known for its distinctive coloration.

  • Herpetologists often study Ancistrodon species to understand venom evolution.

  • Several species in the Ancistrodon genus are native to the southern United States.

  • The Ancistrodon genus includes snakes known for their distinctive copper-colored heads.

Synonyms

Agkistrodon
vsAncistrodon
  • Specialized
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A group of venomous snakes like copperheads and cottonmouths found in North America

is distributed across Asia and the Americas rather than mainly North America

Surface Forms

Ancistrodon singular
Ancistrodons plural

Etymology

Ancistrodon comes from Greek parts: ankistron meaning 'hook' and odon meaning 'tooth', like in mastodon. So, the name literally means 'hook-tooth', which is a helpful image for these venomous snakes because they have curved fangs that deliver venom.