Agkistrodon Contortrix (Noun)
Meaning
Common coppery brown pit viper of upland eastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The agkistrodon contortrix is a venomous snake found in the eastern United States, recognized by its coppery brown color and distinctive pattern.
- Agkistrodon contortrix is a common sight in the Appalachian Mountains, where it inhabits rocky outcroppings and wooded areas.
- The agkistrodon contortrix is a pit viper that is well adapted to its environment, with heat-sensing organs that allow it to detect warm-blooded prey.
- In the fall, agkistrodon contortrix snakes often gather in large numbers to mate, and can be found basking in the sun on rocky outcroppings.
- Agkistrodon contortrix is a species of snake that is often feared by humans, due to its venomous fangs and aggressive behavior when threatened.