Sistrurus
- noun
- /ˈsɪstrʊrəs/
- Specialized
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Sistrurus
- The Sistrurus genus includes several species of pygmy rattlesnakes found in the United States.
Examples
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Unlike larger rattlesnakes, the Sistrurus species are smaller and have a less prominent rattle.
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The Sistrurus genus includes several species of pygmy rattlesnakes found in the United States.
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Sistrurus in southeastern forests.
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The Sistrurus is known for its small size.
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Have you ever seen a Sistrurus in the wild?
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Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Sistrurus in southeastern forests.
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Unlike other rattlesnakes, Sistrurus species are known for their smaller size and less prominent rattles.
Synonyms
A group of small venomous snakes like pygmy rattlesnakes from North America
Compounds
- Specialized
A group of small venomous snakes like pygmy rattlesnakes from North America
- Specialized
A small rattlesnake with venom that lives in swamps and eats mice and frogs
- Specialized
A small venomous rattlesnake that lives in the southeastern United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Sistrurus can be remembered by thinking of the Egyptian rattle sistrum and the Greek oura meaning 'tail', so it suggests 'rattle-tail'. That's why the name fits this group of small, venomous rattlesnakes.
