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leptotyphlops

 

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Noun leptotyphlops has 1 sense
  1. Leptotyphlops, genus Leptotyphlops - blind snakes of Asia and Africa and Americas
    --1 is a kind of reptile genus
    --1 is a member of Leptotyphlopidae, family Leptotyphlopidae
    --1 has members: western blind snake, Leptotyphlops humilis

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Leptotyphlops

Noun (Singular):

A leptotyphlops is a genus of tiny, non-venomous snakes belonging to the family Leptotyphlopidae.

Sample Sentence: The leptotyphlops is commonly known as the thread snake due to its slender appearance.

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Noun (Plural):

Leptotyphlops refers to a group of small, legless snakes found in various regions around the world.

Sample Sentence: The species of leptotyphlops in this area are particularly difficult to detect due to their small size.

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Adjective:

In a zoological sense, leptotyphlops is an adjective used to describe characteristics related to the genus Leptotyphlops or the family Leptotyphlopidae.

Sample Sentence: The expert herpetologist identified the snake as a leptotyphlops species based on its unique scale pattern.

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Local Usage:

Locally, "leptotyphlops" may be used to refer to any small snake species found in a specific area.

Sample Sentence: The villagers often encounter leptotyphlops snakes while working in the fields.

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