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Bothrops

Bothrops

9.9
A venomous snake from Central and South America, often called fer-de-lance
  • noun
  • /ˈboʊθrɒps/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bothrops is responsible for many snakebite cases in Latin America.

Examples

  • Many species of Bothrops inhabit tropical forests.

  • The Bothrops snake is known for its potent venom.

  • Farmers in the region are taught how to recognize the dangerous Bothrops.

  • Scientists studied the venom composition of a Bothrops specimen from Brazil.

  • Farmers in the region are taught how to recognize the dangerous Bothrops.

  • The Bothrops is responsible for many snakebite cases in Latin America.

  • Scientists studied the venom composition of a Bothrops specimen from Brazil.

Synonyms

fer-de-lance
vsBothrops
  • US
9.9

A large snake from Central and South America that gives a dangerous bite when threatened

is the scientific genus name used instead of the common name

Compounds

Bothrops atrops
  • Specialized
9.9

A large venomous snake found in Central and South America

Surface Forms

Bothrops singular
Bothropses plural

Etymology

The word Bothrops comes from Greek parts bothros ('pit') and ops ('face'), so it means a snake with a 'pit' on its face. That's why Bothrops is the name for the pit vipers found in Central and South America.