Viperidae (Noun)
Meaning
Old World vipers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Viperidae family, also known as Old World vipers, is primarily found in the Eastern Hemisphere, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Researchers specializing in Viperidae study the various venom composition among the different species of Old World vipers.
- Many members of the Viperidae family, like the saw-scaled viper and the European adder, possess extremely potent venom.
- Several Viperidae species exhibit an extremely secretive nature and inhabit dens, such as those in the mountainous regions of Eastern Europe.
- Biologists interested in Old World vipers must learn to differentiate the species within the Viperidae family to identify patterns of habitat loss.