Micrurus (Noun)
Meaning
Coral snakes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The eastern coral snake is a venomous snake found in the southeastern United States and belongs to the genus Micrurus.
- The Micrurus species, commonly known as coral snakes, have distinctive color patterns of red, yellow, and black bands.
- There are approximately 75 species of Micrurus, many of which can be found in Central and South America.
- Researchers studying Micrurus coral snakes in their natural habitats must take precautions due to their venomous nature.
- A coral snake belonging to the Micrurus genus was recently discovered in a region previously unknown to have such a species.