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heterodon

 

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Noun heterodon has 1 sense
  1. Heterodon, genus Heterodon - a genus of small colubrid snakes containing the North American hognose snakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: hognose snake, puff adder, sand viper

Definitions from the Web

Heterodon

Noun

A genus of harmless snakes commonly known as hognose snakes. Heterodon snakes are primarily found in North America.

Example Sentence

The heterodon snake exhibited its characteristic defensive behavior by hissing loudly and puffing up its body.

Noun

A specialized tooth in certain snakes, also known as a rear-fanged tooth.

Example Sentence

The fangs of the heterodon snake are located towards the back of its upper jaw.

Adjective

Pertaining to a pattern or coloration in animals where there is variation between individuals of the same species.

Example Sentence

The heterodon coloration allows each snake to have a unique appearance.

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