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Lachesis (genus)
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Lachesis (also known commonly as the bushmasters)[2] is a genus of venomous pit vipers in the family Viperidae. Member species are found in forested areas of the Neotropics. The generic name refers to one of the Three Fates, Lachesis (in Greek mythology), who determined the length of the thread of life.[2][3] Four species are currently recognized as being valid.[4]
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South American bushmaster, L. muta | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Squamata |
Suborder: | Serpentes |
Family: | Viperidae |
Subfamily: | Crotalinae |
Genus: | Lachesis Daudin, 1803 |
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