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Callophis

Callophis

9.9
A group of small brightly colored venomous snakes from Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Callophis is known for its vibrant colors.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new Callophis in the forests of India.

  • I saw a Callophis in the rainforest last summer.

  • Callophis species are known for their distinctive red and black banding.

  • Unlike other snakes, Callophis are rarely encountered by humans due to their secretive nature.

  • Callophis species are known for their distinctive red and black banding.

  • Researchers discovered a new Callophis in the forests of India.

  • Unlike other snakes, Callophis are rarely encountered by humans due to their secretive nature.

Synonyms

Calliophis
vsCallophis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small very poisonous Asian snake with bright colors

is the accepted scientific spelling rather than the alternate form
Asian coral snake
vsCallophis
  • Indian
8.9

A venomous snake with bright red, yellow, and black bands that lives in Asia

is the scientific genus name used in formal classification

Surface Forms

Callophis singular
Callophises plural

Etymology

Callophis comes from Greek parts callo- ('beauty') and -ophis ('snake'), so the name means 'beautiful snake'. That helps explain why these small Asian coral snakes are named for their bright, coral-like colours.