micrurus

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of venomous coral snakes: "Micrurus" is the scientific genus name for a group of highly venomous elapid snakes commonly known as New World coral snakes. They are characterized by their distinctive, often brightly colored banding patterns of red, yellow/white, and black.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied the venom of a Micrurus found in the rainforest.
    • Micrurus fulvius, the Eastern coral snake, is native to the southeastern United States.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific/zoological context: The term is used almost exclusively in taxonomic and herpetological writing to refer to this specific genus.
    • The research paper compared the neurotoxic properties of various Micrurus species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coral snake (n): The common name for snakes in the genera and .
    • Many coral snakes, like those in the genus Micrurus, have a warning coloration.
  • Elapid (n): A member of the family Elapidae, which includes coral snakes, cobras, and mambas.
    • Micrurus is a genus within the elapid family.
Synonyms
  • New World coral snakes: A descriptive synonym specifying the geographic range.
  • American coral snakes: Another common name for snakes of this genus.
Related Phrases/Idioms

(Note: As a highly specific scientific term, "Micrurus" does not feature in common idioms or phrasal verbs. Its usage is confined to technical contexts.)

Noun
  1. coral snakes

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