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Oxyuranus

Oxyuranus

9.9
A very venomous snake from Australia and New Guinea, like the taipan
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Oxyuranus
  • The coastal Oxyuranus is considered one of the world's most dangerous snakes.

Examples

  • Medical professionals are trained to treat bites from Oxyuranus species, particularly the inland taipan.

  • Scientists studied the behavior of Oxyuranus in its natural habitat.

  • The Oxyuranus is known for its potent venom.

  • Did you know that the Oxyuranus can be found in Australia?

  • Medical professionals are trained to treat bites from Oxyuranus species, particularly the inland taipan.

  • The coastal Oxyuranus is considered one of the world's most dangerous snakes.

  • Scientists studied the behavior of Oxyuranus in its natural habitat.

Synonyms

taipan
vsOxyuranus
  • Australian
1 9.9

A large very poisonous snake found in northeast Australia

refers to the whole genus across Australia and New Guinea rather than one species

Compounds

Oxyuranus scutellatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large snake from northern Australia called the coastal taipan whose bite can kill people

Surface Forms

Oxyuranus singular
Oxyuranuses plural

Etymology

Oxyuranus can be remembered by breaking it into Greek parts: oxy- 'sharp' and oura 'tail'. So the name paints a picture of a 'sharp tail' and helps you think of a fast, very dangerous snake like the taipan.