Oxyuranus
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of highly venomous snakes: Oxyuranus is the scientific genus name for a group of large, fast-moving, and extremely venomous elapid snakes native to Australia and New Guinea.
- Taipans: This genus specifically comprises the snakes commonly known as taipans.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The inland taipan, Oxyuranus microlepidotus, is often considered the world's most venomous land snake.
- Researchers are studying the venom composition of the Oxyuranus genus.
- The coastal taipan (Oxyuranus scutellatus) is found in northern and eastern Australia.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The word is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or herpetological writing to classify and discuss these specific snakes.
- The phylogenetic study placed Oxyuranus within the Australian elapid radiation.
Variants and Related Words
- Taipan (n): The common name for snakes of the genus .
- He was extremely cautious after spotting a taipan near the path.
- Oxyuranus microlepidotus (n): The scientific name for the inland taipan or fierce snake.
- Oxyuranus scutellatus (n): The scientific name for the coastal taipan.
Synonyms
- Taipan: The direct common name equivalent.
- Fierce snake: A common name for the inland taipan ().
Notes on Meaning
- The term Oxyuranus is used almost exclusively as a proper noun in scientific classification. It is not used in everyday conversation but is essential for precise identification in academic and professional contexts related to herpetology or venom research.
- It refers specifically to the genus, so it encompasses all species within that group, not just one individual snake.
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