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Micrurus

Micrurus

9.9
A group of brightly colored coral snakes with strong venom in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈmaɪ.kɹʊ.ɹəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Micrurus genus includes some of the most venomous snakes in the Americas.

Examples

  • Herpetologists study the coloration patterns of Micrurus to understand warning signals in nature.

  • The Micrurus species is known for its striking colors.

  • A member of the Micrurus genus was found in the Brazilian rainforest.

  • Did you know that Micrurus snakes are highly venomous?

  • A member of the Micrurus genus was found in the Brazilian rainforest.

  • The Micrurus genus includes some of the most venomous snakes in the Americas.

  • Herpetologists study the coloration patterns of Micrurus to understand warning signals in nature.

Synonyms

coral snake
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A small venomous snake with red, yellow, and black bands that has a deadly bite

is limited to one genus found only in the Americas
New World coral snake
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  • US
7.9

A brightly colored venomous snake from the Americas with red, black and yellow or white bands

is a specific genus limited to certain species found in the Americas

Compounds

Micrurus fulvius
  • Specialized
9.9

A venomous coral snake with red, yellow, and black rings found in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

Micrurus singular
Micrurus plural

Etymology

Micrurus is built from the Greek words mikros 'small' and oura 'tail'. Remember micro- as in microphone meaning 'small' to link the idea 'small tail' to these venomous, banded coral snakes, which makes the scientific name easier to remember.