Genus Cerastes (Noun)
Meaning
Horned vipers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cerastes includes several species of horned vipers found in the deserts and arid regions of North Africa and the Middle East.
- Cerastes cerastes, also known as the horned viper, is a venomous snake species belonging to the genus Cerastes.
- The genus Cerastes is characterized by the presence of a pair of horn-like protrusions above the eyes, which are thought to be used for sensory purposes.
- Species within the genus Cerastes are generally nocturnal and ambush predators, using their camouflage and horn-like protrusions to capture prey.
- Taxonomic classification of the genus Cerastes is still evolving, with some sources recognizing up to six distinct species within the genus.