Micrurus fulvius
- noun
- /ˈmaɪ.kɹʊ.ɹəs ˈfʌl.vi.əs/
- Specialized
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Micrurus fulvius
- The Micrurus fulvius is easily identified by its red, yellow, and black rings.
Examples
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Venom from the Micrurus fulvius can cause serious neurotoxic effects if untreated.
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The Micrurus fulvius is a highly venomous snake.
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Researchers studied the habitat of Micrurus fulvius across the southeastern United States.
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Have you ever seen a Micrurus fulvius in the wild?
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The Micrurus fulvius is known for its striking red, yellow, and black banding.
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In the southeastern United States, the Micrurus fulvius can often be found in sandy environments.
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Many people are cautious around the Micrurus fulvius due to its potent venom.
Synonyms
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A small venomous snake with red, yellow, and black bands that has a deadly bite
A venomous banded snake from the southeastern United States and parts of Central America
A group of venomous coral snakes with red, yellow, and black bands found in the Americas
Surface Forms
Morphology
Micrurus + fulvius
This is a Latin binomial (genus + species) rather than a compositional English phrase; the constituents are a technical proper name ('Micrurus') and a non-English/obscure element ('fulvius'), so a B1 learner who knows the surface words would not be able to infer 'a venomous coral snake.' Scientific names require domain knowledge rather than ordinary lexical composition, making the expression non-derivable from its parts.
Etymology
Micrurus fulvius comes from old words meaning 'small tail' for Micrurus and 'reddish-yellow' for fulvius. Imagine a small-tailed snake with red and yellow rings, and that picture helps you remember the coral snake with red, yellow, and black bands and why the name refers to that venomous snake.