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Storeria

Storeria

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A group of small, nonpoisonous snakes that live in moist forests in North America
  • noun
  • /stəˈrɪəriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Storeria is commonly found in woodland habitats across eastern North America.

Examples

  • Several species within Storeria are known for their secretive behavior and preference for moist environments.

  • Naturalists observed a Storeria in the garden while collecting data on local wildlife.

  • The Storeria is often found in wetlands.

  • Many Storerias can be spotted in the grass.

  • Naturalists observed a Storeria in the garden while collecting data on local wildlife.

  • Several species within Storeria are known for their secretive behavior and preference for moist environments.

  • The genus Storeria is commonly found in woodland habitats across eastern North America.

Synonyms

genus Storeria
vsStoreria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small brown North American snakes like the redbelly snake

gives extra biological details about size, venom absence, and native North American range

Compounds

genus Storeria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small brown North American snakes like the redbelly snake

Storeria occipitamaculata
  • Specialized
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A small harmless woodland snake with a red belly found in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

Storeria singular
Storerias plural

Etymology

Storeria was formed to honor the American scientist Storer by adding the Latin ending -ia, which is often used to make a name for a group. So Storeria basically means 'Storer's' and is the name for this small group of North American snakes.