Arizona Elegans (Noun)
Meaning
Nocturnal burrowing snake of western United States with shiny tan scales.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The arizona elegans is a nocturnal snake that has adapted to life underground in the deserts of the western United States.
- Researchers have been studying the habitat and behavior of the arizona elegans in an effort to better understand conservation needs.
- In the American Southwest, hikers have reported encountering the arizona elegans crossing trails at night.
- Native to the southwestern United States, the arizona elegans is an expert at navigating tight spaces beneath rocky outcroppings.
- Zookeepers at the desert wildlife park are working to breed the arizona elegans in captivity to augment dwindling wild populations.