Genus Coluber (Noun)
Meaning
Racers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Coluber, commonly known as racers, consists of non-venomous snakes found primarily in the Old World.
- A species within the genus Coluber is the burrowing racer, known for its slender body adapted for underground locomotion.
- Genus Coluber species primarily consume small vertebrates, which they actively chase and subdue.
- Researchers studying the genus Coluber often compare their speed to other fast-moving snakes, including cobras and vipers.
- Several species within the genus Coluber have been studied for their unique adaptations, including their heat-sensing abilities.