Definition

Noun 1. A species of venomous snake: Bungarus fasciatus is the scientific name for a specific species of elapid snake, commonly known as the banded krait. It is characterized by its distinctive pattern of alternating black and yellow bands and is known for a relatively slow, deliberate movement.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The herpetologist carefully studied the Bungarus fasciatus in its enclosure.
  • While highly venomous, the Bungarus fasciatus is often sluggish unless provoked.
  • Its vivid warning coloration makes Bungarus fasciatus easy to identify.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in its complete, italicized form to precisely identify the species in scientific and academic contexts, distinguishing it from other kraits (e.g., , the Malayan krait).
  • The study compared the venom toxicity of Bungarus fasciatus with that of other Asian elapids.

Variants and Related Words

• Banded krait (n): The common English name for .
• Krait (n): The common name for snakes belonging to the genus .
• Elapid (n): A member of the family Elapidae, which includes kraits, cobras, mambas, and coral snakes.

Synonyms

• Banded krait: The direct common name equivalent.
• Yellow-banded krait: A descriptive alternative common name.

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific zoological meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a proper scientific name for a biological organism.

Noun

1. sluggish krait banded with black and yellow