Genus Bitis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Viperidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Bitis is a group of venomous snakes found in Africa and the Middle East, commonly known as puff adders.
- Bitis arietans, also known as the puff adder, is a species within the genus Bitis that is widely distributed across sub-Saharan Africa.
- The genus Bitis is characterized by its stout body and broad, triangular head, which distinguishes it from other viperids.
- Snakes of the genus Bitis are generally ambush predators, relying on their camouflage and potent venom to capture prey.
- The genus Bitis comprises over 18 species of venomous snakes, including the horned puff adder and the Gaboon viper.