colubridae
Definition
- Noun:
- A large family of nonvenomous snakes: "Colubridae" is the scientific name for the taxonomic family that includes the majority of snake species, characterized by the absence of venom or the possession of only mild venom delivered through rear fangs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Colubridae family includes common snakes like garter snakes and rat snakes.
- Biologists study the diverse adaptations within Colubridae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in scientific writing to classify a major group of snakes.
- The new species was classified under the family Colubridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Colubrid (n): A common name for any snake belonging to the family Colubridae.
- The corn snake is a popular colubrid kept as a pet.
Synonyms
- Harmless snakes (general descriptive term, not a scientific synonym).
- Typical snakes (informal collective term).
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This term is a scientific classification and is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)
Noun
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nonvenomous snakes; about two-thirds of all living species
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