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Notechis

Notechis

9.9
A group of very venomous snakes from southern Australia and Tasmania, called tiger snakes
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • The genus Notechis includes several species of highly venomous snakes found throughout southern Australia.

Examples

  • The bite of a Notechis snake can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

  • The Notechis is one of the most dangerous snakes in Australia.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Notechis to understand their ecological role in wetland environments.

  • Have you ever seen a Notechis in the wild?

  • The bite of a Notechis snake can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

  • The genus Notechis includes several species of highly venomous snakes found throughout southern Australia.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of Notechis to understand their ecological role in wetland environments.

Synonyms

tiger snake
vsNotechis
  • Australian
8.3

A venomous snake with brown and yellow bands found in Australia and Tasmania

is the scientific genus name for the same group of venomous snakes

Compounds

Notechis scutatus
  • Australian
9.9

A very dangerous brown and yellow snake from Australia and Tasmania called the tiger snake

Surface Forms

Notechis singular
Notechises plural

Etymology

Notechis likely comes from Greek parts notos 'south' and echis 'viper'. So the name means 'southern viper', which fits these venomous tiger snakes that live in southern Australia.