aspidelaps

noun

Meaning

A genus of venomous elapid snakes characterized by a prominent, shovel-like scale on the snout used for digging.

Examples

The Aspidelaps genus includes the distinctively marked shield-nosed cobra.
Researchers studying African reptiles often focus on the unique burrowing behaviors of Aspidelaps.

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aspidelaps

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæspɪˈdɛlæps/

Definition

A genus of venomous elapid snakes characterized by a prominent, shovel-like scale on the snout used for digging.

Examples

The Aspidelaps genus includes the distinctively marked shield-nosed cobra.
Researchers studying African reptiles often focus on the unique burrowing behaviors of Aspidelaps.

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