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micrurus

/ˈmaɪ.krʊ.rəs/

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noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈmaɪ.krʊ.rəs/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a genus of venomous snakes commonly known as coral snakes, characterized by their distinctive red, yellow, and black banding.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее род ядовитых змей, широко известных как коралловые змеи, отличающихся характерным чередованием красных, желтых и черных полос.
  1. Coral snakes C2 formal scientific

    A genus of venomous elapid snakes known as coral snakes, characterized by their bright red, yellow, and black banding.

    • The Micrurus genus includes many species of highly venomous coral snakes.
    • Micrurus snakes are found primarily in the Americas.
    • The distinctive banding pattern of Micrurus serves as a warning to predators.

    🇷🇺Коралловые змеи

    Synonyms: coral snake

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