Diadophis
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Small thin North American snakes with a colored ring around the neck
- noun
- /ˌdaɪəˈdoʊfɪs/
- Specialized
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Diadophis
- Northern ringneck snake (Diadophis punctatus edwardsi) inhabits the mountains and generally has a complete neck ring and unpatterned underside.
Examples
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You can find a Diadophis slithering through the leaf litter in some North American forests.
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The Diadophis is a small, slender snake often recognized by its distinctive neck ring.
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In captivity, the Diadophis species is known for its calm demeanor and striking coloration.
Synonyms
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A small harmless snake with a pale ring around its neck
is the broader genus term covering all related species not only one
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A small snake that is not poisonous with a yellow or orange ring around its neck
is the formal genus term rather than the common descriptive label
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A small harmless snake with a yellow or orange ring around its neck
is the scientific genus label used in formal biological classification
Surface Forms
Diadophis singular
Diadophises plural
Etymology
Diadophis comes from Greek parts diadem 'a crown or band' and -ophis 'snake', so the name means 'banded snake' and helps you remember the colorful ring around its neck.