Genus Acanthophis (Noun)
Meaning
Australian elapid snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Acanthophis is a group of venomous snakes found in Australia and New Guinea, commonly known as death adders.
- Acanthophis antarcticus, a species within the genus Acanthophis, is the southern death adder and is native to southern regions of Australia.
- Species within the genus Acanthophis are characterized by their stout bodies and broad, triangular heads.
- The genus Acanthophis is part of the family Elapidae, which includes other venomous snakes such as cobras, taipans, and tiger snakes.
- The death adders of the genus Acanthophis are ambush predators that rely on camouflage to catch their prey.