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Rhynchoelaps

Rhynchoelaps

9.9
A small Australian snake with venom that can hurt people
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rincoelaps
  • The genus Rhynchoelaps includes several species of small, venomous snakes native to Australia.

Examples

  • Unlike many other snakes, Rhynchoelaps are known for their burrowing habits.

  • Researchers discovered a new Rhynchoelaps species in the arid regions of Western Australia.

  • The Rhynchoelaps snake is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you ever seen a Rhynchoelaps in the wild?

  • The genus Rhynchoelaps includes several species of small, venomous snakes native to Australia.

  • Researchers discovered a new Rhynchoelaps species in the arid regions of Western Australia.

  • Unlike many other snakes, Rhynchoelaps are known for their burrowing habits.

Compounds

Rhynchoelaps australis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small venomous Australian snake with black and white bands on a red body that is not dangerous to people

Surface Forms

Rhynchoelaps singular
Rhynchoelapses plural

Etymology

Rhynchoelaps comes from Greek parts: rhyncho meaning 'snout', like in rhinoceros, and elaps meaning 'snake'. So it literally means 'snout-snake', which fits these small, burrowing Australian venomous snakes with a pointed nose.