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Chlorophis

Chlorophis

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A group of green African snakes that often live in trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Chlorophis genus in Central Africa.

Examples

  • The Chlorophis genus includes several strikingly green African snakes.

  • Many Chlorophis snakes are arboreal, living primarily in forested regions.

  • The Chlorophis is known for its striking green color.

  • Have you ever seen a Chlorophis in the wild?

  • Many Chlorophis snakes are arboreal, living primarily in forested regions.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Chlorophis genus in Central Africa.

  • The Chlorophis genus includes several strikingly green African snakes.

Surface Forms

Chlorophis singular
Chlorophis plural

Morphology

Chlorophis = chloro + ophis

A scientific genus name formed from classical Greek combining forms rather than productive English morphemes, so learners cannot derive the meaning from familiar English vocabulary.

Etymology

Chlorophis comes from two Greek parts: chloro- meaning 'green', as in chlorophyll, and -ophis meaning 'snake'. So Chlorophis literally means 'green snake', which fits this group of green African snakes.