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Python variegatus

Python variegatus

9.9
A large snake from northern Australia with many different colored marks on its back
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : pitón variegado
  • Herpetologists are studying the unique coloration of the Python variegatus.

Examples

  • The Python variegatus can be found in diverse habitats across northern Australia.

  • The Python variegatus is native to Australia.

  • A Python variegatus was spotted basking on a rocky outcrop during the expedition.

  • Many people admire the beauty of the Python variegatus.

  • A Python variegatus was spotted basking on a rocky outcrop during the expedition.

  • Herpetologists are studying the unique coloration of the Python variegatus.

  • The Python variegatus can be found in diverse habitats across northern Australia.

Synonyms

Morelia spilotes variegatus
vsPython variegatus
  • Australian
9.9

A kind of Australian snake with a patterned back often called the carpet python

is the broader species covering that subspecies and similar forms
carpet snake
vsPython variegatus
  • Australian
8.0

A large Australian snake with patterned skin that often lives near farms

is identified by its variegated back pattern rather than habitat

Surface Forms

Python variegatus singular
Python variegatuses plural

Morphology

Python + variegatus

The binomial combines 'Python' (a snake genus) with the Latin adjective 'variegatus' (meaning 'variegated' or 'having varied coloration'), so its meaning — a python with a variegated/back pattern — is directly compositional. Although 'variegatus' is Latin and may be unfamiliar, if a learner knows the constituent meanings the species name is transparently interpretable as 'variegated python'.

Etymology

Python variegatus comes from Latin: the part variegatus means 'varied' or 'many colors', so imagine a snake with a patchy, mixed coat. That's why Python variegatus refers to a python with a variegated pattern on its back.