colubrid

Thân thiện

A colubrid snake slithers across a sunlit forest floor.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A colubrid is a member of the family Colubridae, which is the largest family of snakes. Most colubrids are harmless to humans, though some possess mild venom delivered through rear fangs. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including temperate, tropical, terrestrial, arboreal (tree-dwelling), and aquatic environments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garter snake is a common colubrid found in North American gardens.
  • Researchers discovered a new species of colubrid in the tropical rainforest.
  • While most colubrids are non-venomous, a few, like the boomslang, have potent venom.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific classification: The term is used taxonomically to refer to any snake within the family Colubridae.
  • The genus Pantherophis belongs to the colubrid family.

Variants and Related Words

• Colubridae (n): The scientific family name for colubrid snakes.
  • Colubridae encompasses over two-thirds of all known snake species.
• Colubrine (adj): Relating to or resembling a colubrid snake.
  • The snake exhibited typical colubrine characteristics.

Synonyms

• Harmless snake (general, but not all colubrids are harmless)
• Typical snake (informal, referring to common non-venomous snakes)

Related Phrases

• Colubrid snake: A more descriptive phrase often used interchangeably with "colubrid."
  • The hognose snake is a fascinating colubrid snake known for its defensive behavior.

Học thuật

Noun

1. mostly harmless temperate-to-tropical terrestrial or arboreal or aquatic snakes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• colubrid snake