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genus hypsiglena

 

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Noun genus hypsiglena has 1 sense
  1. Hypsiglena, genus Hypsiglena - night snakes
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Colubridae, family Colubridae
    --1 has members: night snake, Hypsiglena torquata

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Genus Hypsiglena

Description: Genus Hypsiglena refers to a genus of snakes belonging to the family Colubridae. These snakes are commonly known as night snakes or desert night snakes. They are venomous but non-aggressive, typically found in arid regions of North and Central America.

Sense 1 - Noun: Genus Hypsiglena is a taxonomic categorization used in biology to group specific species of snakes.

Example Sentence: The taxonomists identified the snake as a member of the Genus Hypsiglena based on its distinct physical characteristics.

Sense 2 - Noun: Night snakes, collectively known as Genus Hypsiglena, are nocturnal reptiles often encountered in the deserts of North America.

Example Sentence: While on a hike in the Sonoran Desert, we were fortunate to spot a Genus Hypsiglena slithering across the sand at dusk.

Sense 3 - Noun: Genus Hypsiglena encompasses several species known as desert night snakes, found in arid habitats and characterized by their mostly harmless bites.

Example Sentence: The Genus Hypsiglena includes the twin-spotted night snake and the variable ground snake, among other fascinating species.

Sense 4 - Adjective: Genus Hypsiglena describes anything related to or associated with the snakes belonging to the Genus Hypsiglena.

Example Sentence: The herpetologist conducted extensive research on the Genus Hypsiglena species to better understand their ecological roles in desert ecosystems.

Sense 5 - Adjective: The term Genus Hypsiglena is also used to describe characteristics or behaviors resembling those of the night snakes.

Example Sentence: The nocturnal predation strategy of various small mammals is often referred to as Genus Hypsiglena-like, highlighting their adaptation to hunting in darkness.

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