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opheodrys

/ˌɒ.fiˈɒ.drɪs/

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noun

/ˌɒ.fiˈɒ.drɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к роду североамериканских зелёных змей, известных как шероховатые зелёные змеи или гладкие зелёные змеи.

A proper noun referring to a genus of North American green snakes, commonly known as rough green snakes or smooth green snakes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. North American green snakesC2formalamericanscientific

    A genus of non-venomous, slender, bright green snakes native to North America, commonly known as green snakes.

    ruСевероамериканские зелёные ужи

    • The Opheodrys aestivus, or rough green snake, is often found in trees.
    • Opheodrys vernalis, the smooth green snake, prefers grassy habitats.
    • These Opheodrys species are harmless and feed on insects.