Hemachatus Haemachatus (Noun)
Meaning
Highly venomous snake of southern Africa able to spit venom up to seven feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The herpetologist was studying the unique venom-spitting abilities of the Hemachatus haemachatus in the wild.
- Local villagers were terrified of the Hemachatus haemachatus that lived in the rocky outcroppings surrounding their homes.
- When threatened, the Hemachatus haemachatus would arch its body and emit a stream of venom that could reach distances of up to seven feet.
- Hikers were warned to exercise extreme caution when traversing areas known to be inhabited by the highly venomous Hemachatus haemachatus.
- Zoologists have made several key discoveries about the unique anatomy of the Hemachatus haemachatus, which enables its remarkable venom-spitting abilities.