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hypsiglena

/hɪpˈsɪɡ.lɪ.nə/

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noun

/hɪpˈsɪɡ.lɪ.nə/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род змей, известных как ночные змеи; это небольшие заднебороздчатые ужеобразные, обитающие в Северной и Центральной Америке.

A proper noun referring to a genus of snakes commonly known as night snakes, which are small, rear-fanged colubrids found in North and Central America.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of small, rear-fanged, nocturnal colubrid snakes commonly known as night snakes, found in North and Central America.

    ruНочные змеи

    • The Hypsiglena torquata is a common species of night snake in the southwestern United States.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Hypsiglena in Mexico.
    • Night snakes of the genus Hypsiglena are known for their secretive, nocturnal habits.