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Oxyuranus scutellatus

Description:

Oxyuranus scutellatus is a species of highly venomous snake, commonly known as the inland taipan or western taipan. It is indigenous to central Australia and belongs to the Elapidae family.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Inland Taipan:

The inland taipan is the most venomous snake in the world.

Sample sentence: I saw an inland taipan at the reptile exhibit.

2. Noun - Western Taipan:

The western taipan is another common name for the inland taipan.

Sample sentence: The western taipan is a highly dangerous snake.

3. Adjective - Venomous:

Venomous describes the toxic nature of oxyuranus scutellatus.

Sample sentence: The bite of an venomous snake like the inland taipan can be fatal.

4. Noun - Elapidae:

Elapidae is the family that includes oxyuranus scutellatus.

Sample sentence: The elapidae family is made up of venomous snakes.

5. Adjective - Indigenous:

The inland taipan is indigenous to central Australia.

Sample sentence: The indigenous Australians have deep knowledge about the inland taipan.