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Pythoninae

Pythoninae

9.9
A group of large snakes like pythons from Africa and Asia that are not poisonous
  • noun
  • /ˈpaɪθəˌneɪ/
  • Specialized
: Pythoninae
  • Scientists studying Southeast Asian reptiles often focus on members of the Pythoninae subfamily.

Examples

  • The Pythoninae includes some of the largest snakes found in the wild.

  • Taxonomists debate whether Pythoninae should be a subfamily or elevated to full family status.

  • The Pythoninae subfamily includes several fascinating species.

  • Did you know that Pythoninae snakes can grow very large?

  • Researchers are excited to learn more about the unique traits of the Pythoninae subfamily.

  • Many species within the Pythoninae subfamily are known for their impressive size and strength.

  • The Pythoninae subfamily consists of nonvenomous snakes that are popular in the exotic pet trade.

Synonyms

Pythonidae
vsPythoninae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of large, not venomous snakes that live in Africa, Asia, and Australia

is a subfamily sometimes regarded as a separate family instead of a full family

Surface Forms

Pythoninae singular
Pythoninae plural

Morphology

Pythoninae = python (semi-transparent) = python + inae

Formed from the genus name 'python' plus the specialized taxonomic suffix '-inae'; the relation to 'python' is clear but the suffix meaning 'subfamily' is technical rather than general-learner knowledge.

Etymology

Pythoninae comes from the name python, the big snake, and the ending -inae, which means 'a subgroup' or 'group within a family' of animals. So Pythoninae is the subgroup of snakes that are pythons.