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a subfamily of the [[taxon|family]] [[Viperidae]] known as "pitvipers" due to the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on either side of the head, this distinguishes them from the "[[Viperinae|true vipers]]". Examples of members of this subfamily include [[Rattlesnakes]], [[Bothrops|lanceheads]], and Asian pitvipers. | a subfamily of the [[taxon|family]] [[Viperidae]] known as "pitvipers" due to the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on either side of the head, this distinguishes them from the "[[Viperinae|true vipers]]". A distinguishing feature is their triangular-shaped head. Examples of members of this subfamily include [[Rattlesnakes]], [[Bothrops|lanceheads]], and Asian pitvipers. | ||
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Crotalinae [r]: a subfamily of the family Viperidae known as "pitvipers" due to the presence of a heat-sensing pit organ located between the eye and the nostril on either side of the head, this distinguishes them from the "true vipers". A distinguishing feature is their triangular-shaped head. Examples of members of this subfamily include Rattlesnakes, lanceheads, and Asian pitvipers.