Genus Heterodon (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of small colubrid snakes containing the North American hognose snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Heterodon is a group of non-venomous snakes commonly known as North American hognose snakes.
- The snakes of the genus Heterodon are recognized by their distinctive upturned snouts.
- Several species within the genus Heterodon have been identified, each with unique characteristics.
- Members of the genus Heterodon are often found in dry, sandy areas of the southwestern United States.
- Research on the genus Heterodon has provided valuable insights into the behavior and ecology of these unique snakes.