Meaning of the word crotalus in English
What does crotalus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
crotalus
US /ˈkroʊtələs/
UK /ˈkrɒtələs/
Noun
a genus of venomous pit vipers, commonly known as rattlesnakes, found in the Americas
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The scientific name for the western diamondback rattlesnake is Crotalus atrox.
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Species of Crotalus are characterized by their heat-sensing pits and a rattle at the end of their tail.