Ophiophagus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of venomous snakes: "Ophiophagus" is the genus name for a specific type of large, venomous elapid snake, comprising a single extant species.
- The king cobra: Specifically, "Ophiophagus" refers to Ophiophagus hannah, the world's longest venomous snake, known for preying primarily on other snakes.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Ophiophagus is a fascinating subject for herpetologists.
- We observed an Ophiophagus in the reptile exhibit, recognized by its distinctive hood.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used primarily in scientific and zoological contexts to classify this genus within the family Elapidae.
- The genus Ophiophagus is monotypic, containing only the species hannah.
Variants and Related Words
- Ophiophagus hannah (n): The full binomial nomenclature for the king cobra species.
- Elapid (n): A member of the family Elapidae, which includes cobras, kraits, and coral snakes.
Synonyms
- King cobra: The common name for .
- Hamadryad: An older, less common name for the same snake.
Related Phrases
- "Genus Ophiophagus": The formal taxonomic phrase used in scientific literature.
- The study focused on the venom composition of the genus Ophiophagus.
Noun
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king cobra
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