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potamophis

/ˌpɒt.əˈmɒf.ɪs/

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noun

/ˌpɒt.əˈmɒf.ɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода, относящегося к группе змей, обычно известных как наземные змеи.

A scientific genus name referring to a group of snakes commonly known as ground snakes.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Ground snakesC2formalscientific

    A genus of small, non-venomous snakes that live primarily on or under the ground.

    ruЗемляные змеи

    • The Potamophis genus includes several species of burrowing snakes.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of Potamophis in the rainforest.
    • Potamophis snakes are rarely seen because they spend most of their time underground.