family Elapidae

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Definition

Noun: - Family Elapidae: A taxonomic family of venomous snakes characterized by having fixed, hollow fangs at the front of the upper jaw. This family includes many medically significant species.

Usage
  • The term "Family Elapidae" is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific group of snakes. It is a formal taxonomic designation.
  • Example: "The king cobra is the world's longest venomous snake and belongs to Family Elapidae."
  • Example: "Herpetologists study the evolution and behavior of snakes in Family Elapidae."
Advanced Usage
  • In phylogenetic studies, Family Elapidae is often discussed in relation to other snake families like Viperidae (vipers) and Colubridae.
  • The venom of elapids is primarily neurotoxic, affecting the nervous system, which distinguishes it from the hemotoxic venom of many vipers.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elapid (noun/adjective): A member of the Family Elapidae; pertaining to this family.
    • Example (noun): "The taipan is a highly dangerous elapid."
    • Example (adjective): "Elapid venom has different properties than viper venom."
Synonyms
  • Elapid snakes: A common descriptive synonym.
  • Front-fanged snakes: A descriptive term highlighting their anatomical characteristic (though this can also include some other families).
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Cobra: A common name for several elapid species, especially those in the genus .
  • Mamba: A common name for fast, arboreal elapids in the genus .
  • Krait: A common name for elapids in the genus .
  • Coral snake: A common name for brightly banded elapids in several genera.
  • Taipan: A common name for large, highly venomous Australian elapids in the genus .
  • Tiger snake: A common name for venomous Australian elapids in the genus .
Noun
  1. cobras; kraits; mambas; coral snakes; Australian taipan and tiger snakes

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