asian coral snake

Thân thiện

A child carefully observes an asian coral snake in a nature book.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A venomous snake species found in India: "Asian coral snake" refers to a specific type of venomous snake belonging to the genus Calliophis, native to the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its brightly colored, banded pattern, typically with red, black, and white or yellow rings.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The hiker was careful to avoid the brightly patterned Asian coral snake on the trail.
  • An Asian coral snake's venom is neurotoxic, affecting the nervous system.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific context: The term is used in herpetology and zoological classifications.
  • The study focused on the habitat range of the Asian coral snake.

Variants and Related Words

• Coral snake: A broader common name for various venomous snakes in the family Elapidae, found in the Americas and Asia, characterized by similar banded coloration.
• Calliophis: The genus name for Asian coral snakes.

Synonyms

• Oriental coral snake: Another common name for snakes in this group.
• Banded coral snake: A descriptive synonym referencing its appearance.

Related Phrases

• Coral snake mimic: Refers to a non-venomous snake species that has evolved a similar banded color pattern to that of the Asian coral snake as a defense mechanism.
  • The harmless milk snake is a classic coral snake mimic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. of India

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