Bungarus fasciatus

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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

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