Hydrophidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sea snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Hydrophidae family is known primarily for its highly venomous sea snakes that are widely distributed in tropical waters.
- Hydrophidae is also less commonly referred to as 'true sea snakes' to distinguish them from other venomous marine snakes.
- Members of the family Hydrophidae can typically be identified by distinct banded patterns and vertically slit pupils.
- Despite being member of the family Hydrophidae, not all species of venomous marine snakes have evolved paddle-like tails.
- Many species of the Hydrophidae seafaring family employ stealth and potent venoms to overpower their unsuspecting fish prey quickly.