Genus Naja (Noun)
Meaning
Cobras.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Naja includes some of the most venomous cobras found in Africa and Asia.
- The Indian cobra, a species of the genus Naja, is common in the Indian subcontinent and is highly revered in Hindu mythology.
- One of the deadliest species in the genus Naja is the Cape cobra, native to southern Africa.
- Cobras of the genus Naja often spread a hood when threatened to deter potential predators.
- Researchers have discovered that the genus Naja comprises approximately 30 species of venomous cobras, each having unique characteristics.