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Preferred term

Crotalinae  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A subfamily of snakes commonly known as pit vipers, crotaline snakes, or pit adders in the family VIPERIDAE. They are distinguished by a deep pit called a fossa or loreal, which functions as a heat-sensing organ located between the eye and nostril on either side of the head.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Crotalids
  • Pit Viper
  • txid8710

In other languages

  • French

  • Crotales
  • Crotalidés
  • Crotalinés
  • txid8710

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LL2D5X6M-H

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