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chilomeniscus

/ˌkaɪ.loʊ.məˈnɪs.kəs/

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noun

/ˌkaɪ.loʊ.məˈnɪs.kəs/formalscientific
  • ruРод змей, широко известных как песчаные змеи, обычно встречающихся в засушливых или песчаных средах.

A genus of snakes commonly known as sand snakes, typically found in arid or sandy environments.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of small, non-venomous snakes commonly known as sand snakes, adapted to burrowing in sandy environments.

    ruПесчаные змеи

    • The Chilomeniscus genus is native to the deserts of North America.
    • Sand snakes of the genus Chilomeniscus are known for their burrowing behavior.
    • Researchers studied the habitat of Chilomeniscus in the Sonoran Desert.

    Synonymssand snake