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genus carphophis
 

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Noun genus carphophis has 1 sense
  1. Carphophis, genus Carphophis - thunder snake
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: thunder snake, worm snake, Carphophis amoenus

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Genus Carphophis

Description

Genus Carphophis refers to a specific genus of small, non-venomous snakes found in North America. These snakes belong to the family Colubridae and are commonly known as earth snakes or wormsnakes. The genus Carphophis encompasses two recognized species: Carphophis amoenus and Carphophis vermis.

Sample Sentences

  1. The genus Carphophis is characterized by their small size and elongated, cylindrical bodies.
  2. Carphophis amoenus, commonly known as the eastern wormsnake, is a species within the genus Carphophis.
  3. Genus Carphophis snakes are primarily found in the eastern and central regions of North America.
  4. These earth snakes are adept burrowers, often dwelling in loose soil or leaf litter.

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