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bitis

/ˈbaɪ.tɪs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈbaɪ.tɪs/

uncountable · proper noun

A genus of venomous vipers belonging to the family Viperidae, commonly known as puff adders.

  • 🇷🇺Род ядовитых гадюк семейства Viperidae, широко известных как шумящие гадюки.
  1. Genus of venomous snakes C2 formal scientific

    A genus of highly venomous vipers found in Africa and the Middle East, known for their thick bodies and triangular heads.

    • The Bitis genus includes the puff adder and the gaboon viper.
    • Bitis snakes are responsible for many snakebite incidents in Africa.
    • Herpetologists study the venom composition of various Bitis species.

    🇷🇺Род ядовитых змей