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genus coluber

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun genus coluber has 1 sense
  1. Coluber, genus Coluber - racers
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: racer; horseshoe whipsnake, Coluber hippocrepis

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Genus Coluber

Description:

Genus Coluber refers to a taxonomic classification within the reptile family Colubridae, commonly known as the racers or whipsnakes. It consists of various species of nonvenomous snakes found in different regions of the world.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Taxonomic Classification:

In taxonomy, the term "genus coluber" is used to classify a group of nonvenomous snakes commonly known as racers or whipsnakes. These snakes are characterized by their slender bodies, fast speeds, and aggressive nature.

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Sense 2 - Local Usage:

In some local communities, the term "genus coluber" is used more broadly to refer to any snake species that closely resembles or behaves like racers or whipsnakes. This usage varies regionally and may not align exactly with scientific taxonomic classification.

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Sense 3 - Sample Sentence:

"I stumbled upon a beautiful genus coluber snake while hiking in the desert."

genus coleonyx genus coleus genus colinus genus collinsia genus collinsonia genus collocalia genus colobus genus colocasia genus coluber genus colubrina genus columba genus columnea genus colutea genus comandra genus comatula genus combretum genus commelina

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