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Bungarus

Bungarus

9.9
A group of very venomous snakes called kraits that live in South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌŋɡərəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Bungarus comprises several species of kraits found across Asia.

Examples

  • Most bites attributed to Bungarus occur during the warm, rainy season.

  • The Bungarus is known for its potent venom.

  • A scientist described a new species in the Bungarus group from Myanmar.

  • Researchers studied the Bungarus in its natural habitat.

  • The genus Bungarus comprises several species of kraits found across Asia.

  • Most bites attributed to Bungarus occur during the warm, rainy season.

  • A scientist described a new species in the Bungarus group from Myanmar.

Synonyms

krait
vsBungarus
  • UK
1 9.9

A venomous snake from Southeast Asia that is often brightly marked and usually not aggressive

is the scientific genus covering these highly venomous snakes from South and Southeast Asia

Compounds

Bungarus fasciatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large venomous snake with black and yellow bands from South and Southeast Asia

Surface Forms

Bungarus singular
Bungari plural

Etymology

Bungarus is the scientific Latin name for the snakes called kraits and probably comes from an older South or Southeast Asian word for these animals. So Bungarus points to a group of highly venomous snakes native to that part of Asia.