cotton mouth
The water moccasin, also known as the cottonmouth, belongs to the kingdom Animalia. This venomous snake is part of the phylum Chordata and the class Reptilia. It is primarily found in the southeastern United States, inhabiting swamps, marshes, and other wetland areas. The water moccasin is known for its distinctive appearance and defensive behavior when threatened.
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The Cottonmouth snake (Agkistrodon piscivorus), also known as the Water Moccasin.
The water moccasin, also known as the cottonmouth snake, is adapted for its aquatic lifestyle with a flattened body and keeled scales that help in swimming. It has heat-sensing pits on its head to detect prey in the water. Its venom is adapted for subduing prey and is primarily used for defense.
The water moccasin's scientific name is Agkistrodon piscivorus
Water moccasin venom isn't a cure for HIV.
Shoes or water snake, it's moccasin.
No, water moccasin is a common noun. It is a general word for a type of snake.
No, the cottonmouth or water moccasin is a very common venomous snake of the south, found near water.
Water moccasin is another common name for a cottonmouth snake.
Water Moccasin by JZ
The water moccasin received its name due to its behavior of swimming in water and its resemblance to moccasin shoes. The term "moccasin" refers to a type of shoe, which reflects the snake's habit of being frequently found in aquatic environments.