Natrix (Noun)
Meaning
Water snakes; a cosmopolitan genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Natrix genus is a cosmopolitan group of water snakes found in various parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Natrix natrix, also known as the grass snake, is a common species of water snake found in wetlands and aquatic environments.
- In some regions, the term 'water snake' is often used to refer specifically to species within the Natrix genus.
- Natrix tessellata, or the dice snake, is a species of water snake that is widely distributed across Europe and Asia.
- The Natrix genus is characterized by its semi-aquatic lifestyle, with many species being adapted to living in or near water.