banded adder

Thân thiện

A banded adder rests on a sunlit forest floor.

Definition

Noun: 1. A venomous snake of the species Bungarus fasciatus: This refers specifically to the banded krait, a highly venomous elapid snake native to Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive pattern of alternating black and yellow bands along its body. The term "banded adder" is a common name, though "krait" is the more precise zoological term.

Usage Notes

• The term "banded adder" is a compound common name. While "adder" is a general term for some venomous snakes, its use here for a krait can be misleading, as true adders (viperids) are a different family of snakes. In precise contexts, "banded krait" is the preferred term.
• It is used to identify this specific species of snake, often in wildlife, zoology, or safety contexts.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • While hiking in the forest, the guide warned us to watch out for the banded adder.
  • The banded adder is easily recognizable by its striking black and yellow bands.
  • Herpetologists study the venom of the banded adder for medical research.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: In formal writing, the binomial nomenclature is used to avoid ambiguity inherent in common names like "banded adder."

Variants and Related Words

• Banded Krait (n): The more accurate and widely accepted common name for this snake.
• Krait (n): The general term for snakes of the genus .
• Elapid (n): The family of venomous snakes (Elapidae) that includes kraits, cobras, and coral snakes.

Synonyms

• Banded Krait
• (scientific name)

Related Phrases

• Venomous snake: A general descriptive phrase that applies to the banded adder.
• Warning coloration: A phrase describing its bright banded pattern, which serves as a warning to predators.

Học thuật

Noun

1. sluggish krait banded with black and yellow

Từ đồng nghĩa

• banded krait
• Bungarus fasciatus