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chilomeniscus
 

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Noun chilomeniscus has 1 sense
  1. Chilomeniscus, genus Chilomeniscus - sand snakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: sand snake

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Chilomeniscus

Definition:

Chilomeniscus is a genus of small venomous snakes belonging to the family Colubridae, commonly known as patch-nosed snakes. These snakes are native to various regions of North and Central America.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A genus of venomous snakes (Colubridae) with distinctive markings on their noses and a preference for inhabiting arid regions.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The chilomeniscus snake is characterized by its unique patch-nosed appearance.
  2. Chilomeniscus snakes are known to coexist with other reptile species in desert ecosystems.

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