Vipera Aspis (Noun)
Meaning
Of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Vipera aspis, commonly known as the asp viper, is found throughout much of southern Europe, primarily inhabiting rocky terrain.
- A small yet venomous vipera aspis is a frequent sighting among the French Riviera's Mediterranean landscapes.
- It's worth noting that the vipera aspis snake tends to grow to be somewhat smaller in length than the typical adder.
- Although their population numbers appear stable for now, researchers express concerns for the future conservation status of the vipera aspis in Europe.
- One interesting difference between the vipera aspis and other snakes of southern Europe lies in the highly specific markings displayed by its younger offspring.