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Drymarchon

Drymarchon

9.9
A group of large not-poisonous snakes found in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈdraɪmɑːr.kɒn/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the genus Drymarchon are important for their role in controlling rodent populations.

Examples

  • The eastern indigo snake, classified in the genus Drymarchon, is the longest native snake in the United States.

  • Herpetologists conducted a field study focusing on the habitat of Drymarchon snakes.

  • Look at that Drymarchon basking in the sun!

  • The Drymarchon is a fascinating snake.

  • The eastern indigo snake belongs to the genus Drymarchon, which includes several large, nonvenomous species.

  • Researchers observed a Drymarchon in its natural habitat, showcasing its impressive size and coloration.

  • You can often spot a Drymarchon sunbathing on a warm rock during the summer months.

Synonyms

indigo snake
vsDrymarchon
  • US
7.4

A large dark blue nonvenomous snake in southern North America and Mexico that often enters burrows

is a scientific genus covering related species across the Americas

Compounds

Drymarchon corais
  • Specialized
9.9

A large not poisonous dark blue snake that lives in southern North America and Mexico

Surface Forms

Drymarchon singular
Drymarchons plural

Etymology

Drymarchon is formed from the Greek words drymos ('wood' or 'forest') and archon ('ruler'), using the same 'arch' you see in monarch. That's why the name suits a big, powerful indigo snake — it sounds like the 'ruler of the forest'.