calliophis

Thân thiện

A calliophis slithers through the leaf litter of a forest floor.

Definition

Noun: * A genus of venomous snakes, commonly known as Asian coral snakes, found in parts of Asia. They are characterized by their bright, often red and black banded coloration, which serves as a warning to predators.

Usage Notes

• "Calliophis" is a scientific genus name used primarily in zoology and herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians). It is not a common word in everyday English.
• When used, it typically refers to the genus as a whole or to a specific species within that genus (e.g., , the Blue Malayan coral snake).
• It is a singular noun. The standard plural form is "calliophises" or, in scientific contexts, the Latin plural "calliophides" may be encountered.

Examples

• The researcher identified the brightly colored snake as a member of the genus Calliophis.
• Calliophis species possess potent neurotoxic venom.
• One of the most striking species is Calliophis bivirgatus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, "Calliophis" is always capitalized and italicized when referring to the genus name in scientific writing.
  • The phylogenetic study focused on the genus Calliophis.

Variants and Related Words

• Asian coral snake: The common name for snakes in the genus .
• Coral snake: A broader common name for several genera of venomous snakes with similar banded coloration, found in both Asia and the Americas.
• Elapid: The family (Elapidae) to which the genus belongs, which also includes cobras, mambas, and taipans.

Synonyms

• Asian coral snake (common name)

Different Meanings

• There are no other common meanings for "Calliophis" in general English. It refers exclusively to this genus of snakes.

Học thuật

Noun

1. Asian coral snakes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Calliophis
• genus Calliophis
• Callophis
• genus Callophis