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Micruroides

Micruroides

9.9
A group of small venomous coral snakes that live in North America with bright ringed colors
  • noun
  • /mɪˈkruːrɔɪdiːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Micruroides contains the species commonly known as the Sonoran coral snake.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the venom composition of several Micruroides specimens collected in Arizona.

  • Unlike some other coral snakes, Micruroides tend to be smaller in size and display more vivid coloration.

  • The Micruroides is known for its striking black and yellow rings.

  • Did you know that the Micruroides can be found in the deserts of the Southwest?

  • Researchers studied the venom composition of several Micruroides specimens collected in Arizona.

  • The genus Micruroides contains the species commonly known as the Sonoran coral snake.

  • Unlike some other coral snakes, Micruroides tend to be smaller in size and display more vivid coloration.

Compounds

Micruroides euryxanthus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small venomous coral snake from Central America to southwestern United States with bright red, black, and yellow bands

Surface Forms

Micruroides singular
Micruroides plural

Etymology

Micruroides combines micro- 'small' and the ending -oides 'like', and you can see micro- in familiar words such as microscope. So a helpful way to remember Micruroides is that it names a group of small, ringed coral snakes.