genus aspidelaps

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Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of venomous snakes: "Genus Aspidelaps" refers to a specific genus within the family Elapidae, commonly known as the African coral snakes or shield-nosed snakes. This genus is characterized by a distinctive rostral scale (nose shield) and is native to southern Africa.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The snake, belonging to genus Aspidelaps, is identified by its unique nasal scale.
    • Herpetologists are studying the venom composition of genus Aspidelaps.
    • Two species are currently recognized within genus Aspidelaps.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss these specific snakes.
    • The phylogenetic study placed genus Aspidelaps as a sister group to other African elapids.
Variants and Related Words
  • Aspidelaps (n): The standard abbreviated form of the genus name, used identically in scientific contexts.
    • The behavior of Aspidelaps scutatus was documented.
  • Aspidelaps lubricus (n): The species name for the Cape coral snake.
  • Aspidelaps scutatus (n): The species name for the shield-nosed cobra.
Synonyms
  • African coral snakes (n): The common name for snakes of this genus.
  • Shield-nosed snakes (n): Another common name describing their physical characteristic.
Related Phrases
  • Member of genus Aspidelaps: A phrase used to indicate an organism's classification.
    • The specimen was confirmed to be a member of genus Aspidelaps.
Noun
  1. African coral snakes

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