Micrurus
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A group of venomous coral snakes with red, yellow, and black bands found in the Americas
- proper noun
- /ˈmaɪ.kɹʊ.ɹəs/
- Specialized
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Micrurus
- In South America, the Micrurus can be found slithering through forests and grasslands.
Examples
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The Micrurus snake is known for its striking bands of red, yellow, and black.
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Mimic of the eastern coral snake (Micrurus fulvius) - later in this blog.
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If you see a Micrurus, it's important to stay calm and keep your distance due to its venomous nature.
Compounds
Micrurus fulvius
- Specialized
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A venomous coral snake with red, yellow, and black rings found in the southeastern United States
Surface Forms
Micrurus main
Etymology
Micrurus comes from the Greek parts mikros 'small' and oura 'tail'. Think of micro- as in microscope meaning 'small' to remember that Micrurus means 'small tail', a name for this group of brightly colored coral snakes that helps you recall it is a kind of snake.
