Genus Masticophis (Noun)
Meaning
Whip snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Masticophis is a group of non-venomous snakes commonly known as whip snakes or coachwhip snakes.
- Masticophis is a genus of snakes in the family Colubridae, found primarily in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- The genus Masticophis includes several species of whip snakes that are known for their slender bodies and agility.
- Masticophis flagellum, also known as the coachwhip, is a species of whip snake in the genus Masticophis.
- The genus Masticophis is characterized by its long, thin bodies and distinctive whip-like tails.