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Bungarus fasciatus

Bungarus fasciatus

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A large venomous snake with black and yellow bands from South and Southeast Asia
  • noun
  • /ˈbʌŋɡərəs ˌfæʃiˈɑːtəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bungarus fasciatus is easily identified by its striking black and yellow bands.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the venom composition of Bungarus fasciatus to develop new antivenom therapies.

  • In some regions, the Bungarus fasciatus is feared for its powerful neurotoxic bite.

  • The Bungarus fasciatus is known for its potent venom.

  • Have you ever seen a Bungarus fasciatus in the wild?

  • The Bungarus fasciatus is easily identified by its striking black and yellow bands.

  • Scientists studied the venom composition of the Bungarus fasciatus to develop new antivenom therapies.

  • In some regions, the Bungarus fasciatus is feared for its powerful neurotoxic bite.

Synonyms

banded krait
vsBungarus fasciatus
  • Indian
9.9

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

is the formal scientific name used for the same species

Surface Forms

Bungarus fasciatus singular
Bungarus fasciatuses plural

Morphology

Bungarus + fasciatus

This is a binomial Latin species name combining the genus 'Bungarus' (a venomous krait) with the Latin adjective 'fasciatus' (commonly used in taxonomy to mean 'banded' or 'striped'). If a learner knows both constituents and the taxonomic naming convention, the meaning 'a banded Bungarus (a large, banded venomous snake)' is directly derivable from the parts, so it is transparent.

Etymology

Bungarus fasciatus is the scientific name for a venomous snake with black and yellow bands. The first word, Bungarus, names this group of kraits, and the second word, fasciatus, comes from Latin for 'banded', so the full name paints the picture of a striped snake and helps you remember it.