Genus Vipera (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Viperidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Vipera is a group of venomous snakes found in various parts of the world, particularly in the Old World.
- The genus Vipera is thought to have originated in Africa before dispersing to other continents.
- Vipera palaestinae, a member of the genus Vipera, is a snake species endemic to the Levant region.
- Some species within the genus Vipera are currently under threat due to habitat destruction and persecution by humans.
- The genus Vipera has been studied extensively due to its role as the type genus of the Viperidae family.