Lichanura Trivirgata (Noun)
Meaning
Boa of rocky desert of southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Lichanura trivirgata, a type of boa, is a common sight in the rocky deserts of the southwestern United States.
- In the state of Arizona, herpetologists have been tracking the population of Lichanura trivirgata to gauge its adaptability to its habitat.
- Due to its stocky build and specialized camouflage, the Lichanura trivirgata can easily ambush its prey in the rocky desert terrain.
- Researchers have made observations of the Lichanura trivirgata basking in the sunlight to regulate its body temperature.
- While venomous snakes dominate much of the desert, the Lichanura trivirgata has successfully carved out a niche for itself in the rocky desert of the southwestern United States.