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elapidae

/ɪˈlæp.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ɪˈlæp.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучный термин для семейства ядовитых змей, включающего кобр, крайтов, мамб, коралловых змей, австралийского тайпана и тигровых змей.

A scientific term for a family of venomous snakes that includes cobras, kraits, mambas, coral snakes, Australian taipan, and tiger snakes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Family of venomous snakesC2formalscientific

    A family of highly venomous snakes characterized by short, fixed front fangs and a potent neurotoxic venom. This group includes cobras, kraits, mambas, coral snakes, and the Australian taipan and tiger snakes.

    ruСемейство ядовитых змей

    • The Elapidae family is responsible for many snakebite fatalities worldwide.
    • Mambas and cobras are among the most well-known members of the Elapidae.
    • The neurotoxic venom of Elapidae can cause paralysis and respiratory failure.
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