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Opheodrys

Opheodrys

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A group of small bright green snakes that includes the smooth and rough types in North America
  • proper noun
  • /ˈoʊfiˌoʊdrɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Opheodrys genus includes the smooth green snake and the rough green snake, both found in North America.

Examples

  • Unlike many other snakes, members of Opheodrys are harmless and non-venomous.

  • The Opheodrys is often found in gardens and forests.

  • Scientists studied the habitat preferences of Opheodrys in various forested areas.

  • Did you see the Opheodrys slithering through the grass?

  • Researchers have documented the behavior of Opheodrys in their natural habitat across several states.

  • In North America, the Opheodrys snakes are known for their vibrant green color and slender bodies.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts often seek to observe Opheodrys as they are commonly found basking in the sun on warm days.

Compounds

Opheodrys aestivus
  • Specialized
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A thin bright green snake that lives in trees and shrubs and is not poisonous

Opheodrys vernalis
  • Specialized
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A small thin green snake that is harmless to people and lives in grassy areas

Surface Forms

Opheodrys main

Etymology

Opheodrys is a scientific name made from Greek ophi- ('snake') and -drys ('tree'), the same -drys in dryad ('tree spirit'). So the name points to a 'tree snake', which fits these slender, green North American snakes that live in grass and low trees.