...They live in the sandy soil of arid regions, and when excited, they rub their spiny scales together to make a sound as a warning signal for self-defense. Many African vipers have beautiful colored markings, and the Gabun viper Bitis gabonica (total length 1.5m) (illustration), found from South Africa to West Africa, is said to be the most beautiful of all venomous snakes in the world. However, their markings are an effective camouflage in the bush where they live, making them difficult to find. ... *Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "Gabun Viper" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…乾燥地帯の砂地にすみ,興奮するととげが並ぶ体鱗をこすり合わせて音を立て,自衛の警告信号を発する。アフリカ産のクサリヘビ類には美しい色彩斑紋をもつものが多く,とくに南アフリカから西アフリカに分布するガブンバイパーBitis gabonica(全長1.5m)(イラスト)は,世界の毒ヘビ中もっとも美しいとされる。しかし斑紋は生息地のブッシュ内では効果的な隠ぺい色となり,発見されにくい。… ※「ガブンバイパー」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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