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sistrurus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sistrurus has 1 sense
  1. Sistrurus, genus Sistrurus - pygmy rattlesnakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Crotalidae, family Crotalidae
    --1 has members: massasauga, massasauga rattler, Sistrurus catenatus

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Sistrurus

Definition:

Sistrurus is a genus of venomous pit vipers, commonly known as pygmy rattlesnakes. They are native to North and Central America and are characterized by their small size and distinctive rattles at the end of their tails.

Part of Speech:

  • noun - singular: sistrurus; plural: sistruruses

Senses:

Sense 1:

A venomous pit viper of the genus Sistrurus.

Example Sentence:

The sistrurus is recognizable by its small size and rattling tail.

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Usage:

Usage 1:

Herpetologists study the behavior and ecology of the sistrurus.

Usage 2:

When hiking in the region, be cautious of sistruruses as they can deliver a venomous bite.

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