Family Viperidae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World vipers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Viperidae, commonly known as Old World vipers, consists of venomous snakes found in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
- Vipers from the family Viperidae are known for their heat-sensing pits, allowing them to detect warm-blooded prey.
- Species within the family Viperidae vary greatly in size, ranging from the small 30-centimeter-long Vipera berus to the massive Gaboon viper.
- Many members of the family Viperidae have evolved to occupy a wide range of habitats, from deserts to forests.
- Some of the most well-known members of the family Viperidae include the puff adder, saw-scaled viper, and horned viper.